On April 18, the Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles Department distributed a letter to 254 property owners in the Blue Valley School District. The letter informed them that, for those 254 properties, the School General Fund levy was not included in their 2023 or 2024 original tax statements.

This was omitted in error, and we apologize for this mistake and the inconvenience this has caused. The issue was discovered during the tax roll certification process. We have completed a thorough review of the process and identified additional opportunities to verify the data moving forward. Multiple team members have reviewed the taxing unit groups to ensure funds are accurately assigned. Along with improvements to the verification process, we are developing additional reporting.

The due date for the USD 229 Blue Valley School General Fund adjustments has been extended to May 11, 2026, to allow property owners additional time to make payments. This means these balances will not be flagged as delinquent as a result of the county’s error. Those who were impacted by this can reach out to the County Clerk’s Office to discuss payment options, including the ability to make monthly payments until paid in full.

After the due date any remaining balance will be considered delinquent and assessed interest at the rate prescribed by K.S.A. 79-2968 and 79-2004. Property owners who have a mortgage should communicate with their lender directly to discuss payment options as they relate to their escrow accounts.

The week of May 19, the county will provide a letter to impacted property owners with remaining outstanding balances. The letter will outline the extended due date and specific adjustments for each property. The letter can be shared with a property owner’s escrow company.

Property tax owners can visit taxbill.jocogov.org to review and verify current and prior year tax statements.

We encourage property owners who were impacted to reach out to the County Clerk’s Office at 913-715-2301 with any questions.