Rice County, KS

Rice 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 Rice County, Kansas. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Rice 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.

Rice County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesRice County Appraiser Real Estatewww.ricecounty.us/departments/appraiser/real_estate_.php
  • Provides property valuation information.
  • Appraiser does not determine taxes.
Property searchRice County Property Records Searchks486.cichosting.com/orion/appraiser/
  • Official Orion portal for property record details.
Deeds and recorded documentsRice County Register of Deedswww.ricecounty.us/departments/register_of_deeds/index.php
  • Office does not perform title searches.
  • Records are open to the public.
Property taxesRice County Property Tax Informationks486.cichosting.com/tax
  • Official portal for property tax information and online payments.
GIS and parcel mapsKansas ORKA GIS Portalwww.kansasgis.org/orka/
  • Official Kansas GIS portal providing parcel mapping for Rice County.
Permits and building recordsRice County Permits & Formswww.ricecounty.us/departments/planning___zoning/permits___forms.php
  • Provides access to building, sign, and environmental permit applications.
Zoning and land useRice County Zoning Regulationswww.ricecounty.us/departments/planning___zoning/zoning_regulations.php
  • Provides access to zoning regulations and district maps.
County data

Rice 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$98,000

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$8,323

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,173

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.22%

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.

Rice County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Lyons$89,650$8,2261.39%$1,181
Sterling$141,700$12,7791.24%$1,742
Little River$100,426$10,7131.41%$1,493
Chase$99,223$3,7980.75%$766
Geneseo$41,378$2,5821.27%$454
Bushton$134,258$3,5550.38%$536
Alden$79,870$5,5610.68%$526
Raymond$80,092$4,6500.51%$491
Inman$229,500$21,6261.10%$2,879
FAQ

Rice County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Rice County?

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

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

Use the official Rice County Property Tax Information for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Rice 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 Rice County?

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

Can I build a list of Rice County property owners?

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

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