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- K-State Center for Rural Engagement and Community Development
- Kansas Department of Commerce
- Kansas Department of Transportation
- Kansas Economic Development Alliance
- Kansas Rural Center
- Kansas USDA Rural Development
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- North Central Kansas Rural Development Council
- North Central Regional Planning Commission
- Washburn University Small Business Development Center
NRP Testimonial
“We wanted to buy, not build. With both of us near fifty, we wanted a house that would serve our needs into old age, all on one level and low maintenance. We looked all over Marshall County, particularly in the smaller out-lying communities because we like small towns. But the houses available tended to be older, two-story fixer-uppers. In the end, we elected to build in order to get the house we wanted. The Marshall County tax abatement program helped. Knowing we would get some tax relief during the first five years made it easier to spend the money it takes to build a new house.”
-- Gary and Margaret Luplow
NRP Statistics
- 2004 Refunds: $61,667.63
- 2005 Refunds: $133,897.85
- An estimated 102 new houses have received NRP rebates since 2002.
- An estimated 37 new commercial buildings have received NRP rebates since 2002.
- Approximately $25 million dollars worth of construction cost have been or will be completed since 2002.
Incentive Programs & Resources
Skip to: Neighborhood Revitalization Program | Property Tax Exemption
Marshall County, along with our city governments and chamber of commerce’s are eager to work with you and your existing business or assist with your new adventure. While each of the groups are critical pieces in providing a successful business environment, you are equally important.
Kansas USDA Rural Development, Washburn University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Kansas Department of Commerce, Blue Valley Telecommunications, Marysville Main Street and Marshall County Economic Development Council are just a few resources for you to utilize. They are all eager to make your dreams become a reality, whatever they may be!
Additional incentives are available on a case-by-case basis. There may be different enticements available for your particular business. Please contact us if you have questions or specific requests.
Neighborhood Revitalization Program
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Applications are free, but cost $25 to file. You can download an application above or obtain one from:
Marshall County Appraiser’s Office
1201 Broadway, Suite 7
Marysville, KS 66508
785.562.3301
Neighborhood Revitalization is a program that Marshall County offers to encourage growth in the county by providing incentives in the construction of new buildings and remodeling of existing structures. These incentives are provided by rebating taxes on a prorated basis over a period of time. If a project is a remodeling project, only the increases due to the renovations are eligible for the rebate. Please see the breakdown below.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | 75% | 55% | 30% | 15% |
A five percent administration fee will be deducted from the rebate checks, with a minimum of $25 being withheld. Rebates are paid on or by July 1 of each year.
This program is on an application basis. Your projected will either be approved or denied well within five days after submission. The application must be completed and the project approved prior to construction. Projects are typically only denied if construction begun prior to approval. If your project is denied, you may appeal to the Marshall County Board of Commissioners.
An applicant is considered eligible when they have been approved, own the property, taxes and special assessments are current, the appropriate fees have been paid and have appropriate building permits, if necessary.
Eligible projects must be on a permanent foundation, taxed as real estate, increase the appraised value by at least $5,000 and have a minimum $5,000 investment.
Projects must be completed within one year of application date. Upon completion of the project, the applicant must notify the Appraiser’s Office. Photographs will be taken before and after construction is complete and a final total of constructions cost will be required.
By reducing the amount of property taxes on the construction or remodeling of buildings and facilities, the program encourages projects that might not otherwise been completed. The county’s tax base consequently grows more than if the construction hadn’t taken place, as that base continues to grow it helps maintain a lower mill levy for tax payers.
Please contact the Appraiser’s office at 785.562.3301 or msappr@bluevalley.net for more details.
This program is set to expire December 31, 2007, pending County Commissioner re-approval. Once an applicant is enrolled in a particular plan they will be rebated for the appropriate number of years, even if the terms of Neighborhood Revitalization change or the program is discontinued. The only time a rebate may change or cease is if the Kansas Legislature cancels the program.
Property Tax Exemption
This past Legislative session a new bill (2006 HB 2583) was passed to encourage job creation and business expansion in Kansas. The new bill makes commercial, industrial, telecommunications and railroad machinery and equipment exempt from property tax. This bill applies to any business.
Exemption for business personal property taxes are machinery or equipment purchased, leased or transported into the state AFTER June 30th, 2006. The state defines a transported piece of property as being moved from an existing plan to another location. For example, if Goodyear moved a tire machine from a plant in Nebraska to another plant in Dodge City, they would not be required to pay property taxes on that piece of equipment.
This exemption applies to furniture, as well as equipment in businesses. For example, construction companies, restaurants/bars, business offices, professional service businesses and others are eligible for the exemption.
If a business started operations AFTER June 30th, 2006 they would not be required to pay property tax on any of their equipment or furniture.
Motor vehicles do not qualify for the exemption. However, trailers are eligible. A farmer may include his or her grain trailers, but not their semis.
There is also a change to the previous exemption of machinery, equipment, materials and supplies that will be taxed. The previous retail cost of items that were required to be reported was anything $400 or more. The new amount is anything more than $1,500 at original cost beginning with tax year 2007. Any property that was previously reported with the $400 minimum will be removed from the tax roles and no longer be taxed. A piece of property at the $1,501 level will remain on the tax roles and continue to depreciate as in the past and be removed when it is junked. This will result in some personal property coming off the tax rolls when existing machinery and equipment is replaced with newly purchased property.
The state has said they will reimburse the individual counties for their loss in tax revenue. At this time it is only estimated what that amount will be. To help Marshall County gauge what their actual loss is, the appraiser’s office is asking for any purchases that would normally be listed on the Property Rendition Form to be reported for the 2007 year.
If you have questions regarding the new property tax exemption bill and how it will apply to your business, please contact the Marshall County Appraiser’s Office at 785.562.3301 or msappr@bluevalley.net.