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Barber cOUNTY APPRAISER


Karen Spencer:  Appraiser

Email: click here
Telephone:  620-886-3723 
 Fax:  620-886-3845
Mailing Address:     120 E Washington
Medicine Lodge, Kansas 67104
Office Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday

Staff:
Ellen Crites - Personal Property
Dacya Doman - Deputy Appraiser
Adam Dunshee​ - Appraisal Clerk

County Appraiser Duties

It is the duty of the County Appraiser to value equitably and at fair market value all property identified as of January 1 of each year. This involves first determining if the property is taxable. Unless specifically exempted by the State of Kansas or by the State Board of Tax Appeals, all tangible assets, land and buildings and personal property in the State are taxable. The property must be accurately valued at its fair market value. Fair market value is the amount of money a well-informed buyer and a well-informed seller would accept for property in an open and competitive market without any outside influence. 

An important thing to remember is that Appraisers do not create value.

People actually determine value by their transactions in the market place. The Appraiser simply has the legal responsibility to analyze those transactions and appraise individual properties based upon what is happening in the market place. 

The Appraiser's Office does not determine taxes, but instead determines only the market value of the property. The amount of taxes each taxpayer pays is determined by all the taxing agencies, i.e., city, county, school districts, etc. and depends on the amount of taxes needed to provide all the services the taxpayers require. The assessed value is determined by multiplying the fair market value of the property, as determined by the county appraiser’s office, by the assessment rate as outlined in the State Constitution. 
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-If you have any questions about your real estate values, please call (620) 886-3723
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Available Forms, Links & Info

Important Tax Dates To Remember 

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  • January 1 -
Real Property Valuation Date
Personal Property Renditions Mailed to Property Owners
  • March 1 -
Real Estate Property Change of Value Notices (CVN) mailed to all real property owners (Unless extension granted)
  • March 15 -
Personal Property Renditions due
(Late Filing Penalties begin after this date)
  • 30 Days -
Real Property Appeal period is 30 days from date of your Change of Value
(You have the right to file an appeal during this time)
  • April 1 -
Oil and Gas Renditions due
(Late Filing Penalties begin after this date)
  • May 1 -
Personal Property Appraised Values Mailed
  • May 10 -
Second half taxes due for previous year – New for 2003 Taxes
(Second half payment under protest available)
  • May 15 -
Deadline for filing Personal Property Valuation Appeal
Informal Valuation Conferences Completed
  • May 20 -
Date for mailing decisions on Informal Conferences
  • June 1 -
Appraiser certifies Appraisal and Personal Property Tax Rolls to County Clerk
  • November 1 - 15 -
Mailing of tax bill to property owners
  • December 20 -
First half payment for current year taxes due
First half payment under protest available 



BARBER COUNTY APPRAISER
BARBER COUNTY COURTHOUSE
120 E Washington Ave
 Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
Phone:(620) 886-3961

K.S.A. 79-1460a RESULTS OF
MARKET STUDY ANALYSIS FOR
BARBER COUNTY
FOR THE ASSESSMENT YEAR 2023
PURSUANT TO L.1919, CH 279, 2


Annually, at least ten business days prior to the mailing of change of value notices pursuant to K.S.A. 79-1460, and amendments thereto, the county or district appraiser shall cause to be published in the official county newspaper the results of the market study analysis as prescribed by the Director of Property Valuation of the Department of Revenue.

A study of the residential (R) real estate market indicates that market values have continued to increase in 2022 but at a lower rate than the previous year. Values have moderated in the second half of 2022 but data indicates general trends from 0% to +7%.


A study of the vacant (V) property real estate market indicated that the market is stable with no general upward or downward trend.

A study of the commercial/industrial (C) real estate market indicates that the market is mixed and is dependent upon the market segment. An overall trend is not discernable with no defined upward or downward trend.

Values on specific properties may not follow indicated trends because of changes in the property, correction of descriptive data or adjustment of value based on sales of similar properties. Some properties may increase at a greater rate; some properties may decrease or change in valuation only slightly.  All real property owners will be notified of the county appraiser's estimate of value on or prior to March 1, 2023. The appeal period extends to thirty days from the mailing date.


In accordance with the provisions in K.S.A. 79-1476, the division of property valuation is required to annually furnish each county the results of its study relating to changes, if any, of the use value of agricultural land. Changes can and do occur as a result of several factors including cropping practices, commodity prices and production costs.

The Division of Property Valuation and Kansas State University has established currently agricultural land values. BARBER County will implement the agricultural land values as provided by the division of property valuation. These values are available for review within the County Appraiser’s office.



In accordance with the provisions in K.S.A. 79-1476, the division of property valuation is required to annually furnish each county the results of its study relating to changes, if any, of the use value of agricultural land. Changes can and do occur as a result of several factors including cropping practices, commodity prices and production costs.

The Division of Property Valuation and Kansas State University has established currently agricultural land values. BARBER County will implement the agricultural land values as provided by the division of property valuation. These values are available for review within the County Appraiser’s office.


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