Ottawa County, KS

Ottawa County, KS assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Ottawa County, Kansas. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Ottawa County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Ottawa County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesOttawa County Appraiserks1497.cichosting.com/main/departments/appraiser
  • Provides property valuation information and assessment details.
  • Maps are available for viewing in the office.
Deeds and recorded documentsOttawa County Register of Deedsks1497.cichosting.com/main/elected-officials/register-of-deeds
  • Provides access to land records via Laredo and Tapestry platforms.
  • Office does not perform title searches.
Property taxesOttawa County Treasurer Tax Searchbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Official portal for viewing and paying real estate property taxes.
  • Payments can be made online via third-party processor.
GIS and parcel mapsKansas GIS (ORKA)www.kansasgis.org/orka/
  • Official Kansas GIS portal used for parcel mapping in Ottawa County.
Zoning and land useOttawa County Planning & Zoningks1497.cichosting.com/main/departments/planning-zoning/zoning
  • Provides information on zoning regulations and districts.
  • Zoning permits are required for most structures.
County data

Ottawa County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$149,404

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$14,617

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,485

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.85%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Ottawa County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Minneapolis$141,330$14,5891.89%$2,509
Bennington$203,647$21,2981.76%$3,564
Tescott$64,283$7,9351.29%$1,324
Delphos$80,327$5,5941.98%$1,178
Solomon$125,418$13,7361.77%$2,344
Salina$534,012$40,8880.98%$6,152
Miltonvale$112,667$12,2801.41%$1,979
FAQ

Ottawa County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I search Ottawa County property records by address?

Use the official Ottawa County Appraiser to search Ottawa County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Ottawa County by address or APN.

How do I find the owners of Ottawa County properties?

Use the official Ottawa County Appraiser for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Ottawa County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Ottawa County?

Use the official Ottawa County Appraiser for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Ottawa County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Ottawa County Treasurer Tax Search for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Ottawa County?

Use the official Ottawa County Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Ottawa County?

Use the official Kansas GIS (ORKA) for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Where can I search permits or zoning in Ottawa County?

Use Ottawa County Planning & Zoning for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific planning portals.

Can I build a list of Ottawa County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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