2026 Budget approved Published on September 03, 2025 The Lenexa City Council voted to approve the 2026 Recommended Budget at its meeting on Sept. 2, 2025. The approved budget features the City’s eighth consecutive property tax rate reduction and conservative funding for high-quality services and capital projects. Tagged as: , Budget, City Council & Mayor
Ways to weigh in on 2026 Budget Published on June 25, 2025 Lenexa’s mayor and city council recently began review of the 2026 Recommended Budget. Next year’s proposed financial plan is designed to create harmony between the community’s priorities, mixed economic indicators, a newly renewed revenue source and further reduction in the property tax rate. Tagged as: , Budget, Get Involved
City expands Property Tax Rebate Program to help more residents save Published on June 09, 2025 Applications for Lenexa's 2025 Property Tax Rebate Program open on Friday, Aug. 1. More homeowners will be able to apply this year due to broader eligibility criteria. Tagged as: , Budget, City Council & Mayor, Get Involved
Voters approve 3/8-Cent Sales Tax renewal Published on April 01, 2025 The City of Lenexa’s 3/8-Cent Sales Tax will continue to support parks, street and trail projects through 2048. Lenexa voters supported a measure to renew the Sales Tax another 20 years in a mail ballot election this spring. Tagged as: , Budget, Projects & Construction
3/8-Cent Sales Tax Renewal future opportunities for streets Published on February 12, 2025 Nearly every Lenexa street has been improved over the last two decades through the Pavement Management Program. If renewed in a mail ballot election this spring, the existing 3/8-Cent Sales Tax would continue to support this program to keep Lenexa streets in good condition. Tagged as: , Budget, Community Planning & Development, Transportation
3/8-Cent Sales Tax Renewal future opportunities for parks Published on February 12, 2025 The top recreation priorities identified through Lenexa’s 2024 Parks & Recreation Master Plan would help meet the needs of a broad range of interests, ages and abilities. If renewed in this spring’s mail ballot election, the existing 3/8-Cent Sales Tax could provide funding to make these ideas a reality. Tagged as: , Budget, Community Planning & Development, Nature & Environment, Parks & Recreation , Transportation
3/8-Cent Sales Tax Renewal future opportunities for trails Published on February 12, 2025 Lenexa’s multiuse trail network provides citywide opportunities to stay active, enjoy nature and travel to destinations. If renewed in this spring’s mail ballot election, the existing 3/8-Cent Sales Tax would help fund enhancements to and expansion of Lenexa’s trails. Tagged as: , Budget, Community Planning & Development, Nature & Environment, Parks & Recreation , Transportation
City leaders approve next five years of projects Published on December 19, 2024 The Lenexa City Council adopted the 2025–2029 Capital Improvement Program on Dec. 17, 2024. This annual process outlines which major capital projects the City plans to build over the next five years, and how those projects will be funded. Tagged as: , Budget, Community Planning & Development, Projects & Construction
Lenexans to consider renewal of sales tax next spring Published on December 04, 2024 Lenexa voters approved the 3/8-Cent Sales Tax in 2008 to fund street maintenance, park improvements and recreational opportunities. Residents will consider renewal of this tax through a special mail ballot election which they will receive mid-March 2025. Tagged as: , Budget, City Council & Mayor, Get Involved, Projects & Construction