Property Tax Calendar (not all inclusive)
Jan. 1	The Appraiser shall classify all taxable and exempt real and personal property (K.S.A. 79-1459(e)). All tangible personal property, including oil and gas, subject to taxation, shall be listed and assessed. (K.S.A. 79-301)
March 1	Deadline for County Appraiser to give taxpayer notice of classification and valuation of real property. (K.S.A. (1995 Supp.) 79-1460)
March 15	Deadline for listing of all tangible personal property by owner or authorized agent. (K.S.A. (1995 Supp.) 79-306)
April 1	Deadline for the listing of oil and gas properties signed by owner or authorized agent. (K.S.A. (1995 Supp.) 79-332a)
30 days from mailing of notice	Deadline for taxpayers to appeal notice of classification or valuation of real property. (K.S.A. (1995 Supp.) 79-1448)
May 1	Deadline for County Appraiser to give taxpayer notice of classification and valuation of personal property (including oil and gas). (K.S.A. (1995 Supp. 79-1460)
May 15	Deadline for taxpayer to appeal notice of classification and valuation of personal property (including oil and gas). (K.S.A. (1995 Supp.) 79-1448)
Dec. 15 or before	County Treasurer mails to taxpayer, as shown by rolls, a tax statement which indicates tax due and other information required by statute. (K.S.A. (1995 Supp.) 79-2001)
Dec. 20 or before	Full or first half taxes must be paid to avoid penalty (K.S.A. (1995 Supp.) 79-2004, real estate and (1995 Supp.) 79-2004a, personal property) Payment under protest may be filed provided no prior appeal was commenced pursuant to K.S.A. (1995 Supp.) 79-1448. (K.S.A. (1995 Supp.) 79-2005) Contact the County Treasurer's or Appraiser's offices for details.
May 10 of the following year	Second half taxes must be paid to avoid penalty. (K.S.A. (1995 Supp.) 79-2004, real property and (1995 Supp.) 79-2004a, personal property)

Doniphan County Appraisers Office

County Appraiser:       Dean Butrick
Telephone Numbers:  (785) 985-3977
                                   (785) 985-3895
Fax Number:               (785) 985-3723
Mailing Address:         PO Box 427
                                   Troy, Kansas 66087
Physical Address:       1st Floor - County Courthouse
                                   120 E Chestnut
                                   Troy, Kansas 66087
Office Hours:               8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

The Appraiser's Office is responsible for the listing and appraisal of all personal property and real estate for taxation in Doniphan County. The three approaches to valuation (cost, income, and comparable sales) are used to value the real estate except for agricultural land. It is valued using an 8-year average of prices, yields, landlord expenses and a capitalization rate determined by local information as well as information from the division of property valuation. Personal property is valued using a trending factor and an economic life with the appropriate tables furnished by the division of property valuation.

The Appraiser's office also maintains the mapping system of all the parcels in the county with an aerial photography base.

In 1995 Doniphan County adopted and implemented a Neighborhood Revitalization program. Individuals and companies participating in this program must file their application with the Appraiser's office. The appraiser makes a recommendation on the application, and if approved, starts the process of issuing refunds on the project(s) over a ten-year period of time. This program was originally passed for 3 years (1996-1998) and has since been renewed and will expire in 2013.