The Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
Building or remodeling might pay you back!

Here is how…
Property within the Great Bend City Limits may be eligible to receive a Property Tax Rebate on the increase in taxes on new construction or property improvements!

This program is designed to give property owners the opportunity to receive a five or ten year incremental rebate on the additional property taxes that might be incurred as a result of constructing new buildings or making improvements to existing ones.

If you are building new construction or making improvements on a residential, commercial, or industrial property, the project may be eligible for this tax rebate.

In order for a project to be eligible:

• A building permit must be obtained from the city Inspection Department.
• The Neighborhood Revitilization applications must be submitted within 60 DAYS of the date on the building permit.
• Property must be appropriately zoned for the proposed use.
• The appraisal of the property in the year construction is complete must increase by $5,000 for residential property and $10,000 for commercial or industrial property.

Application Process:

• Complete Part 1 of the application and submit to the Building Inspection Department at 1205 Williams. (This must be done within 60 days of the date on the building permit)
• Part 2 or 3 must be submitted to the County Appraiser’s Office, Barton County Court House, by December 1 of the year to building permit was issued. Part 2 indicates project is complete, Part 3 indicates project is not complete.
• When the project is complete, the County Appraiser will conduct an onsite inspection to determine the new valuation.
• If the project meets all criteria, the County Treasurer will then be notified of the tax rebate eligibility.
• Upon full payment of property taxes, the tax rebate will begin.

For an application, a building permit, or questions please visit the City Inspection Department at 1205 Williams or call (620) 793-4106.

Rebate Formula:

The amount and years of rebate for property located in primary target area:

Year 1 95%
Year 2 95%
Year 3 95%
Year 4 75%
Year 5 75%
Year 6 75%
Year 7 50%
Year 8 50%
Year 9 25%
Year 10 25%

The amount and years of rebate for property located in the secondary target area:

Year 1 95%
Year 2 80%
Year 3 60%
Year 4 40%
Year 5 20%

For more information contact the City Building Inspection Department at 1205 Williams, Great Bend, KS 620.793.4106.