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Resident urges Hays seniors, disabled veterans to apply for Kansas property-tax refund
Summary
Hays resident Ken Kennedy urged seniors and disabled veterans to check eligibility for the Kansas seniors and disabled veterans property tax relief (Homestead Tax Relief Act), citing an income threshold of roughly $58,041 (Social Security and KPERS excluded), a refund based on valuation differences back to 2022, and an April 15 filing deadline.
Ken Kennedy, a Hays resident, used the commission’s public-comment period on April 1 to urge older residents and disabled veterans to check whether they qualify for a Kansas property-tax refund he said is administered under the Homestead Tax Relief Act.
Kennedy described an eligibility path for seniors and disabled veterans with Kansas taxable income below about $58,041, explaining that Social Security and KPERS retirement benefits are excluded from that income calculation. He said the refund can be calculated based on the difference between an owner-occupied home’s current appraised valuation and the valuation when the homeowner first became eligible under the law (as far back as 2022 for some households).
Kennedy identified the state form he said applicants should look for as "KS40SVR" and described an April 15 filing deadline aligned with income-tax returns. He advised residents who cannot afford an accountant to contact the county clerk’s office for help; Kennedy said he spoke with county staff who told him the clerk’s office would help residents fill and file the form. He also recommended that residents check with their accountants, noting that some preparers may not yet have updated software or familiarity with the form.
Kennedy said the refund is paid by the state, not by city or county revenue, and emphasized that the refund could be meaningful to some households even if it is modest for others. He closed by urging local media and community channels to share information so eligible residents are aware of the program.
