Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans (K-40SVR)
Refund equal to the difference between base-year and current-year property taxes on the homestead.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Kansas
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 50% or higher
- Estimated value
- Variable -- equal to property tax increase since base year
- Where it applies
- Kansas
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans (K-40SVR)?
Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans (K-40SVR) is a Kansas tax benefits benefit for veterans. Refund equal to the difference between base-year and current-year property taxes on the homestead. Requires 50%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is Variable -- equal to property tax increase since base year.
Who qualifies
- Requires 50%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- Kansas residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Honorably discharged veteran (or general discharge under honorable conditions) with a service-connected VA disability rating of 50% or greater (or age 65+). Must be a Kansas resident for the entire tax year. Household income must be $58,041 or less for 2025. Homestead appraised value must be $350,000 or less in the base year.
What Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans (K-40SVR) covers
Covers
Refund equal to the difference between the base-year ad valorem property tax and the current-year property tax on the homestead. Unlike the K-40H Homestead program, K-40SVR has no fixed dollar cap -- the refund tracks the actual increase in taxes since the base year. A claimant may only claim one of the homestead refund programs (K-40H, K-40PT/SAFESR, or K-40SVR) per year -- the largest applicable refund is paid.
How to apply for Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans (K-40SVR)
How to apply
File Form K-40SVR with the Kansas Department of Revenue between January 1 and April 15.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: ksrevenue.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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Other Kansas Tax Benefits
Kansas Homestead Refund Program
Refund of a portion of property taxes paid on the homestead for disabled veterans rated 50%+.
Additional Personal Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans
Additional $2,320 personal exemption deducted from Kansas taxable income for 100% disabled veterans (tax year 2025).
$2,320 additional exemption (tax year 2025)
Sales Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans (Effective July 2026)
Exemption from Kansas state sales tax on purchases up to $24,000/year for 100% disabled veterans. (Not yet in effect)
Up to $1,560/year in sales tax savings
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