Elk County cuts 2025 property taxes 50% for two fire‑destroyed Howard buildings
December 29, 2025 | Elk County, Kansas
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The Elk County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 on Dec. 29, 2025, to reduce 2025 property taxes by 50% for two Howard properties damaged in a July 2025 fire.
The reduction applies to 130 and 134 N Wabash, which county staff reported were a complete loss. The board reviewed state statute KSA 79-1613b before taking action.
Commissioner Perry Russell moved to reduce the 2025 taxes by 50% on both addresses; Commissioner Jake Liebau seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. Commissioners present were Perry Russell (District I), Doug Hendricks (District II, chairman) and Jake Liebau (District III). County Counselor Paul Dean was present for legal guidance.
The action was recorded under the board's Real Property Disaster Relief application process. No details were provided in the meeting minutes about appeals, revised assessed values, or how the tax reduction will appear on taxpayer notices.
The commission returned to other business after the vote; no subsequent motion amended or rescinded the reduction during the session.
The reduction applies to 130 and 134 N Wabash, which county staff reported were a complete loss. The board reviewed state statute KSA 79-1613b before taking action.
Commissioner Perry Russell moved to reduce the 2025 taxes by 50% on both addresses; Commissioner Jake Liebau seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. Commissioners present were Perry Russell (District I), Doug Hendricks (District II, chairman) and Jake Liebau (District III). County Counselor Paul Dean was present for legal guidance.
The action was recorded under the board's Real Property Disaster Relief application process. No details were provided in the meeting minutes about appeals, revised assessed values, or how the tax reduction will appear on taxpayer notices.
The commission returned to other business after the vote; no subsequent motion amended or rescinded the reduction during the session.
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