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Wyandotte County, Kansas, is mailing out property valuation notices, showing an average 8.5% increase for homes this year. This reflects rising home sale prices, but the jumps are smaller than in 2022 and 2023. The county appraises about 51,000 properties each cycle, aiming to stay within 10% of true market value. County appraiser Matthew Willard explains that as long as homes sell for more, valuations have to go up to match reality. State changes have shifted more of the tax load from businesses to homeowners. Residents like real estate agent Katie Ryan are frustrated over bills doubling, pushing affordability limits. Ryan successfully appealed a more than 100% valuation spike from last year. Willard encourages everyone unhappy with their notice to appeal, noting 44% of informal challenges last year won reductions. Appeals are due by March 26th, and the county is holding info sessions this month to help. Tax rebates exist for seniors and those with disabilities, while a state bill to cap increases at 3% moves forward in the legislature.

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