Overland Park Property Tax Rebate: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

The Overland Park property tax rebate returns up to 75% of the city’s share of your property tax bill to qualifying low-income homeowners, which works out to roughly $624 on an average home. Applications for the 2026 cycle open June 1 and close July 15, 2026, and they’re handled by a nonprofit called Community Capital Fund rather than by the city directly.¹

What the Rebate Actually Pays

The 75% figure only applies to the city’s portion of your bill, which is about 12% to 14% of what you pay in property taxes overall.² The rest goes to the school district, Johnson County, the state, and other taxing entities, and the city rebate does not touch those.³ For a typical Overland Park home, the city’s share is around $832, so the maximum rebate lands near $624.

The city set aside $220,000 for the 2026 program, distributed across up to two application rounds.¹ That’s enough for several hundred households, but not every eligible applicant is guaranteed a check. If demand exceeds the budget, the city applies a priority system.

Who Qualifies

Four conditions, all of which have to be met:¹

You live in Overland Park.
You own and occupy the home.
Your property taxes are fully paid. Most homeowners pay in two installments, one in December and one in May, and both have to be settled before a rebate is issued.
Your household income falls within HUD’s low-income limits for the Kansas City metro area.

There is no age requirement, and you don’t need a disability. Those factors matter only for prioritization if funding runs short. Only one rebate is allowed per household.

Income Limits

The threshold is tied to HUD’s “low income” definition, which is 80% of area median income. For reference, HUD’s FY2025 very low-income limits (50% of AMI) for the Kansas City metro area are:⁴

1 person: $39,000
2 people: $44,600
3 people: $50,150
4 people: $55,700
5 people: $60,200
6 people: $64,650
7 people: $69,100
8 or more people: $73,550

HUD updates these each fiscal year. Check the program page for the current figures before applying.

If More People Apply Than Funding Can Cover

When applications exceed the budget, the city ranks them using five priority tiers:⁵

Households at or below HUD’s very low-income (50% AMI) or extremely low-income (30% AMI) thresholds.
Homes appraised below the previous year’s citywide average of $498,188.
Veterans, residents 65 or older, and people who are totally and permanently disabled.
Homeowners at the same address for more than 15 years.
Homeowners in neighborhoods the city has identified as “risk-watch” areas through its Neighborhood Indicators analysis.

Being older, a veteran, or disabled doesn’t by itself qualify you, and it isn’t required either. If your income is very low and your home value is modest, your application is strong regardless of age.

How and When to Apply

The 2026 window opens June 1, 2026 and closes July 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST.¹ There are three ways to submit:

Online, through the grant management platform at ccf.grantplatform.com.
By email, using the fillable PDF sent to OPKS@CCFkansascity.org with the subject line “OPKS REBATE.”
In person, by picking up and dropping off a printed application at the Overland Park City Clerk’s Office, 8500 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66212, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Address the envelope to Community Capital Fund – OPKS REBATE.

Community Capital Fund staff also hold in-person help days during the application window for residents who need help filling out forms.⁶ Scheduled dates and locations appear on the program page at ccfkansascity.org/opks-rebate. The application is free, and so is the help.

Kansas State Programs You Can Stack With It

The city rebate is separate from two Kansas state programs. Receiving one doesn’t block you from another, and for some households the state refunds are the bigger prize because they apply to the whole tax bill rather than just the city’s slice.

Kansas Homestead Refund

The Homestead Refund uses Form K-40H. You have to have been a Kansas resident for the entire tax year, owned and occupied a home valued at $350,000 or less, and had household income of $43,389 or less. You also have to fit at least one of these categories: 55 or older, blind or totally and permanently disabled, have a dependent child who lived with you all year, or be a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of one.⁷

The deadline for the 2025 tax year is April 15, 2026. Late claims may be accepted for good cause up to four years after the original due date.⁸

SAFESR (Safe Senior)

The Selective Assistance For Effective Senior Relief program is for residents who were 65 or older for the entire tax year, owned and occupied a Kansas home during the year, and had household income no higher than $25,380.⁹ The refund equals 75% of the property taxes you actually paid, prorated for the portion of the year you lived in the home. Unlike the city rebate, SAFESR covers 75% of your entire property tax bill, not just one jurisdiction’s share.

SAFESR claims for the 2025 tax year can be filed between January 1, 2026 and April 15, 2026.⁹ There is no disability exception. If you’re under 65, SAFESR is not available.

A 67-year-old Overland Park homeowner earning $24,000 could potentially claim SAFESR for 75% of the whole bill and the city rebate for 75% of the city’s share. The two state deadlines fall April 15, and the city window doesn’t open until June 1, so plan the paperwork accordingly.

Does the Rebate Count as Taxable Income?

Usually not. Under the federal tax benefit rule, if you deducted your property taxes on a prior-year federal return and then received a rebate, you may need to include the rebate amount in gross income the following year.¹⁰ If you took the standard deduction, the rebate created no prior benefit and you owe nothing extra. For most households at the income levels that qualify for this program, the standard deduction exceeds what itemizing would produce, so the rebate ends up tax-free. If a government entity does need to report a payment to you, it uses Form 1099-G.¹¹

Watch for Scams

The application is free, and Community Capital Fund provides help at no cost. Be skeptical of anyone who contacts you unsolicited offering to secure your rebate for a fee, guarantees a specific rebate amount before reviewing your finances, or asks for your Social Security number or bank details before any formal agreement. Go directly to Community Capital Fund during the June-through-July window.

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Community Capital Fund. Overland Park Property Tax Rebate Program
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City of Overland Park. 2025 Budget in Brief
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City of Overland Park. Property Tax Rebate Program
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. FY2025 Adjusted HOME Income Limits
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City of Overland Park. Committee Staff Report – Property Tax Rebate Program
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City of Overland Park. Authorization to Negotiate Agreement – Community Capital Fund for Administration of the City’s 2026 Property Tax Rebate Program
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Kansas Department of Revenue. Kansas Homestead Refund Programs
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Kansas Department of Revenue. Frequently Asked Questions About Homestead
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Kansas Department of Revenue. Kansas Property Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors
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Internal Revenue Service. Revenue Ruling 2019-11 – Recovery of Tax Benefit Items
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Internal Revenue Service. About Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments