Property Tax Relief Program

The De Soto City Council adopted the Property Tax Relief program designed to alleviate some of the burden of home ownership in the face of rising property values. This program will rebate up to $500 of the City’s portion of property taxes to those who meet the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development’s income guidelines for Johnson County. 

The program aims to help residents remain in their homes and make them more affordable. Income guidelines will be updated annually. A committee will review the applications and determine qualifications, with special emphasis given to residents over the age of 65 and disabled veterans. An explanation of the program can be found here.

Property Tax Rebate Program Application (PDF)

Property Tax Relief Policy

Applications for Phase 1 (residents over the age of 65 and disabled veterans) will be accepted from April 22, 2025, through August 1st, 2025. If funding is still available, applications for Phase 2 (all other residents based on income qualifications) will be accepted starting August 4th through December 1st. As this is a first-come, first-served program, applications will not be accepted until 8 am on April 22nd, 2025. 

Property Rebate Open Houses:

City staff will be available to assist residents with the application process in the Senior Center. The dates are below:

  • April 22nd  from 2 pm to 4 pm
  • April 24th from 11 am to 1 pm
  • May 3rd from 9 am to 11:30 am

If you have questions about the program or need more information, please bmills@desotoks.us or call Brandon Mills, Assistant City Administrator, at 913-586-5250.