The 2026 Property Tax Rebate application window begins on Monday, March 2, 2026. Applications will not be available until that date. 

The Planning Division is now located on the 2nd floor of Olathe City Hall (100 E. Santa Fe St.).

The Residential Property Tax Assistance Program helps reduce the tax burden on income-qualified Olathe households by returning the City portion of collected property taxes. This is a City-funded project and is designed to assist residents whose 2025 income falls within the guideline for Low Income as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Qualifying residents will receive a rebate up to a $750 maximum.

Veteran and Military Provision Added

Continuing this year, the City Council approved the provision for qualifying Veterans and Military members. Those who meet all criteria except the income qualification will receive a $250 rebate. Veterans can be eligible for the full rebate amount of $750 if you fall within the income guidelines.

Complete applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. Your application is not complete and you are not eligible to receive payment until you have paid both December 2025 and May 2026 property tax installments. Although applications will be accepted prior to both property tax payments being completed, an incomplete application will not hold your place in line, and a rebate check will not be issued until both property tax payments have been made in full.

For frequently asked questions about this program, please see our FAQ document.

Eligibility Requirements

Detailed eligibility requirements and how to apply are provided in the application packet.

• Applications will be accepted between March 2, 2026 and June 30, 2026, or until funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
• Applicant must be a current City of Olathe resident.
• Applicant must be the current owner and occupant of the Olathe property.
  • If applicant owns multiple properties in Olathe, only the property the applicant is currently residing in is eligible for the rebate.
• Applicant must be current on property taxes and special assessments, and the property must be free of code violations. 
• The maximum total household income must be at or below the following guidelines:

Income eligibility will be based on the household’s (all persons living at the residence) 2025 income. Households must provide their 2025 federal tax return or other approved income verification. 

• If the Applicant is a Veteran or member of the U.S. Military and meets all other criteria but exceeds the income cap, then the household will receive a $250 rebate. Valid proof of Veteran or military status must be submitted with the application.
• The City will only reimburse its portion of property tax paid by the homeowner, up to a $750 maximum.
• Applicants who have applied for County or State property tax rebate programs may still qualify for City relief (up to $750). 

How to Apply

Please review the eligibility criteria detailed in the Application Packet. If all criteria are met, you will need to complete and submit all application forms and attachments:

There are two ways to apply:

Option 1: Online

1. Fill out the Application online using this link and attach all the required forms.

Option 2: Paper

1. Print and fill out all the forms included in the Application Packet.
2. Once you’ve completed the forms, drop off the documents in-person or mail to:

Olathe Property Tax Rebate Program
Community Development
100 E. Santa Fe St., 2nd Floor, Olathe, KS 66061

Once the application packet has been submitted, either online or in-person, City Staff will review for completeness. The application must be complete to be eligible for payment. 

For questions about the program, please contact the Planning Department at (913) 971-8750 or via email at PlanningContact@olatheks.org. Please note, we have returned to City Hall at 100 E. Santa Fe Street, Second Floor.