Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill aimed at assisting those who have been affected by natural disasters.

 

House Bill 2239 provides sales and property tax relief to Kansans after a disaster has been declared. The measure includes a sales tax exemption for agricultural fencing and empowers county commissions to abate property taxes if properties or homesteads have been damaged. Also, the underlying legislation provides property tax relief by "increasing the property tax exemption on all residential properties and providing a property tax refund for seniors and veterans."

 

Farmers and ranchers who were affected by the fires last December will able to take advantage of the exemption if they are continuing to replace fencing on their pasture. Those have completed their work are eligible for a refund.

 

After July 1, 2022, a sales tax exemption to repair or replace fencing on agricultural land becomes permanent.