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1. Why is property taxed in Kansas?
2. What does the County Appraiser do?
3. How does the county's appraisal affect my taxes?
4. Will the value of my home change every year?
5. What is property appraised at?
6. How does the county appraiser determine market value?
7. Does the county appraiser visit my home?
8. If I bought a house last year, should the value be the same as what I paid for it?
9. When will I be notified of the value of my property?
10. How can I determine if the appraisal of my home is accurate?
11. What can I do if I believe the value of my property is incorrect?
12. What is the mill levy and how is it set?
13. Who pays the taxes due on property I sold or purchased?
14. Are property taxes prorated between buyer and seller?
15. How do I calculate the property taxes for real property?

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1. I have a Manhattan address. Does that mean I live in the city of Manhattan?
2. How do I find out if my neighborhood has restrictive covenants?
3. Where can I find out how much my special assessments are?
4. Does Green Valley have building codes?

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1. What constitutes a noxious weed?
2. What are the criteria to determine whether a weed is noxious?
3. What weeds are declared noxious in Pottawatomie County?
4. Which noxious weeds are known to be present in Pottawatomie County?
5. How do noxious weeds spread to Kansas?

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1. When is a building permit needed?
2. What is the cost of a building permit?
3. How many acres do I need to build a house?
4. Where can I place a mobile or manufactured home in the county?
5. What do I need to apply for a building permit?
6. Will I have to rezone the property?
7. What do I need to do to rezone?
8. What is a plat and who can prepare one?
9. Does the county have building codes?
10. What are restrictive covenants?

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1. Why do County Appraisers appraise property?
2. How is property valued for tax purposes?
3. What is fair market value and how is it determined?
4. Should I appeal the value of my property?
5. How do I appeal my Notice of Value?
6. How do I appeal by Paying Under Protest?
7. What are the burdens of proof on appeal?

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1. What can I do if I believe the value of my property is too high?
2. What Information from the County Appraiser's Office should I request and review in advance?
3. What facts should I bring to a meeting or hearing?
4. What can I expect during an informal meeting with the County Appraiser?
5. What is a BOTA Small Claims Division hearing?
6. What is a Kansas Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) hearing like?
7. Can another person attend hearings on my behalf?
8. If I bought this property last year, shouldn't the value be the same as what I paid for it?
9. The county must satisfy certain burdens of proof on appeal.

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1. What do I need to do to build a house?
2. Who do I contact to establish water and sewer service now that I've moved here?
3. How do I widen my driveway?
4. Why is there a pile of gravel on the side of my gravel road?
5. Can I drag the extra gravel on the side of the road up into my driveway?
6. Can I still get dust control if I missed the deadline for dust control applications?
7. Can I get a "Children Playing" sign in front of my house?

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1. What is the Pottawatomie County Register of Deeds Office?
2. How can I get copies of instruments filed in the Pottawatomie County Register of Deeds Office?
3. How long does it take to record a document?
4. Where do all the fees go?
5. Are there any liens against my property?
6. Will someone do research for me?