Kansas · 2025-2026

SB 402

Modifying the definition of household income for the homestead property tax refund act, providing for one homestead property tax refund claim form and providing an eligibility exception for claimants who are required to live away from the homestead by reason of health or other hardship, increasing the homestead appraised value thresholds for certain homestead refund claim provisions, extending the period of time to file homestead claims and providing for an increase in the maximum refund allowed, providing that a person shall not lose eligibility for a homestead property tax refund claim or the SAFESR tax credit if the appraised valuation of the homestead subsequently exceeds the applicable threshold after qualifying in a previous tax year and modifying the household income threshold, providing a cost-of-living adjustment for purposes of the SAFESR tax credit and prohibiting tax sales of residential property for certain qualifying individuals for taxes owed on residential property.

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Summary AI-generated

Kansas SB 402 modifies the definition of household income and appraised value thresholds for the homestead property tax refund act while establishing a single claim form and an eligibility exception for those living away from home due to health or hardship. The bill extends the filing period, increases the maximum refund, and prevents loss of eligibility if a homestead's value later exceeds the threshold after initial qualification. Additionally, it provides a cost-of-living adjustment for the SAFESR tax credit and prohibits tax sales of residential property for certain qualifying individuals.

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Issue tags AI-classified

Economy & Taxes 95% Housing 85% Social Services & Welfare 75%

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Roll-call votes on this bill

Question	Chamber	Result	Yea	Nay	Other	Date	Source
Senate Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 39 Nay: 1	upper	pass	38	1	0	Feb 25, 2026	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS