FINNEY COUNTY APPRAISER

FINNEY COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER

311 N 9th St

Garden City, KS 67846

Phone:(620)272-3517

K.S.A. 79-1460a RESULTS OF MARKET STUDY ANALYSIS FOR FINNEY COUNTY

FOR THE ASSESSMENT YEAR 2026

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 2025 but at a lower rate than the previous year. Data indicates general trends from +1% to +8%, centering around +2% to +4%.

A study of the vacant (V) property real estate market indicated that the market is relatively stable with no general upward or downward trend. Some developing areas may experience trends similar to residential trends.

A study of the commercial/industrial (C) real estate market indicates that the market is mixed and is dependent upon the market segment. Trend analysis is mixed and inconclusive. An overall trend is not statistically conclusive but would support a basic trend in the +5% to 10% range.

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, 2026. 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 have established current agricultural land values. FINNEY 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.

Travel along U.S. 83 is getting smarter and safer thanks to the Kansas Department of Transportation's Advanced Technology Project. In 2022, KDOT received a $6.7 million Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment grant from the Federal Highway Administration to bring modern transportation tools to this corridor. With KanDrive's website and mobile app, drivers can access real-time road conditions, weather alerts, construction updates, and hands-free reporting to help make better travel decisions, especially during this time of the year. We encourage drivers, freight operators, and local businesses to download the KanDrive app and use it when traveling U.S. 83. 

Key features on KanDrive include:

• Send and receive alerts about incidents and conditions on KDOT roadways
• Hands-free voice reporting in iOS and Apple CarPlay
• Coming Soon: hands-free voice reporting for Android and Android Auto 
• Operate on Amazon Alexa home speaker and app
• Detour information 
• Easier Sharing of Work Zone Information 
• Display oversized truck locations - U.S. 83 Corridor only

The new enhancements were developed as part of the U.S. 83 Advanced Technology Project.

For more information, please visit: https://ow.ly/sFNu50XQkNY

2026 Budget Hearings Scheduled for Finney County and Sewer Districts 1, 2, and 3

Finney County  |  2026 Budget & Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) Hearing Notice

The governing body of Finney County will meet on September 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Finney County Administrative Center, Commission Chambers, for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax and Revenue Neutral Rate.

Detailed budget information is available at the Finney County Clerk's Office and will be available at this hearing.

Eastside Sewer District No. 1  |  2026 Budget Hearing Notice

The governing body of Eastside Sewer District No. 1 will meet on September 2, 2025, at 9:10 AM at the Finney County Administrative Center, Commission Chambers, for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax and Revenue Neutral Rate.

Detailed budget information is available at the Finney County Clerk's Office and will be available at this hearing.

Sewer District No. 2  |  2026 Budget Hearing Notice

The governing body of Eastside Sewer District No. 1 will meet on September 2, 2025, at 9:15 AM at the Finney County Administrative Center, Commission Chambers, for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax and Revenue Neutral Rate.

Detailed budget information is available at the Finney County Clerk's Office and will be available at this hearing.

Sewer District No. 3  |  2026 Budget Hearing Notice

The governing body of Eastside Sewer District No. 1 will meet on September 2, 2025, at 9:20 AM at the Finney County Administrative Center, Commission Chambers, for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax and Revenue Neutral Rate.

Detailed budget information is available at the Finney County Clerk's Office and will be available at this hearing.