Sales tax is collected on the purchase of taxable goods and services. We have a 1% sales tax to support general operations and a 3/8-Cent Sales Tax for street maintenance, park improvements, recreational facilities, and civic/cultural amenities. The City also receives a portion of selected county sales tax revenues.
The sales tax rate in Lenexa is generally 9.35%, and is divided between the city, county and state.
| Taxing jurisdiction |
Tax amount |
| State of Kansas |
6.500% |
| County - General Tax |
0.500% |
| County - Public Safety I Tax |
0.250% |
| County - Stormwater Tax |
0.100% |
| County - Public Safety II Tax |
0.250% |
| County - Research Triangle Tax |
0.125% |
| County - Public Safety III Tax |
0.250% |
| City of Lenexa - General Tax |
1.000% |
| City of Lenexa - Parks, roads and civic center |
0.375% |
| TOTAL |
9.350% |
Community Improvement Districts (CID) have an additional 1% to 2% sales tax, making the total tax rate between 10.35% and 11.35% in these specific locations. You will find a list of CIDs in the annual budget document, under the Department/Fund Budgets section.
As of January 1, 2023, certain foods are subject to reduced sales tax rates. For information, see the Kansas Department of Revenue’s Publication KS-1223 or contact the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Tax collection and distribution
Sales and use taxes are collected by businesses and remitted to the Kansas Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue distributes the sales and use taxes to the City on a monthly basis. Additional information regarding sales tax rates and purchases exempt from sales tax (KSA 79-3606b) can be obtained from the Kansas Department of Revenue or by calling the Taxpayer Assistance Center at 785.368.8222.
In 2008, residents approved a 3/8-Cent Sales Tax to help maintain the city’s roads, improve existing park facilities and provide new recreational opportunities. The sales tax became effective on Oct. 1, 2008, and was set to expire in 2028. In April 2025, Lenexa voters renewed the tax for an additional 20 years, ending Sept. 30, 2048.
Your property’s total tax rate, or mill levy, includes levies for the State of Kansas, Johnson County Government, Johnson County Community College, and the respective school district.
The 2025 mill levy rate is 26.959 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
This represents around 24% to 25% of the total property tax paid by each property in Lenexa. The percentage of property tax we receive depends on which school district serves your property.
Shawnee Mission School District
| Taxing jurisdiction |
Mill levy |
Percentage |
| State of Kansas |
1.500 |
1.4% |
| Johnson County |
17.290 |
15.6% |
| Johnson County Community College |
7.873 |
7.1% |
| Johnson County Parks & Recreation District |
3.023 |
2.7% |
| Johnson County Library |
3.817 |
3.5% |
| City of Lenexa |
26.234 |
23.7% |
| Shawnee Mission School District |
50.886 |
46.0% |
| Total mill levy: |
110.623 |
100.0% |
De Soto School District
| Taxing jurisdiction |
Mill levy |
Percentage |
| State of Kansas |
1.500 |
1.2% |
| Johnson County |
17.290 |
14.2% |
| Johnson County Community College |
7.873 |
6.5% |
| Johnson County Parks & Recreation District |
3.023 |
2.5% |
| Johnson County Library |
3.817 |
3.1% |
| City of Lenexa |
26.234 |
21.5% |
| De Soto School District |
62.042 |
50.9% |
| Monticello Cemetery |
0.035 |
0.0% |
| Total mill levy: |
121.814 |
100.0% |
Olathe School District
| Taxing jurisdiction |
Mill levy |
Percentage |
| State of Kansas |
1.500 |
1.2% |
| Johnson County |
17.290 |
14.2% |
| Johnson County Community College |
7.873 |
6.5% |
| Johnson County Parks & Recreation District |
3.023 |
2.5% |
| Johnson County Library |
3.817 |
3.1% |
| City of Lenexa |
26.234 |
21.5% |
| Olathe School District |
61.948 |
51.0% |
| Monticello Cemetery |
0.035 |
0.0% |
| Total mill levy: |
121.720 |
100.0% |
Our property tax rebate program provides property tax relief to income-eligible Lenexa homeowners who are 65 years or older or disabled veterans.
Learn who is eligible and how to apply