Property Taxes
Property taxes are based upon the assessed valuation of the property and the mil levies set by taxing entities.
For every $100 I pay in property taxes, where does it go?
Sales Tax
The sales tax rate in Chanute is 9.5%
- 6.5% State of Kansas
- 1.75%. Neosho County (includes .75 tax approved by voters for ambulance service)
- 1.0% City of Chanute
- 0.125% City of Chanute (Approved by Voters)
- 0.125% CRDA (Approved by Voters)
Gas Tax
The City receives a portion of gasoline taxes to be used for
street improvements.
Special Alcohol Tax
The City receives a portion of tax on liquor sales. The proceeds are split:
- 1/3 to the General Fund which includes the Police and Fire departments
- 1/3 to Special Alcohol Fund for alcohol prevention programs
- 1/3 to Special Parks Fund for special parks projects.
Transient Guest Tax
The City receives a portion of hotel taxes to be used for tourism promotion. The
Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce manages the City Tourism programs.