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Mission Statement

The Shawnee County Clerk's Office is dedicated to the taxpayers of Shawnee County; we strive to fulfill the statutory duties of the office in a prompt and effective manner, and we continue to make customer service, accuracy and transparency our top priorities.

Duties

• Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners
• Keeper of the Official County Seal
• Swears in elected officials, deputies & various boards
• Freedom of Information Officer
• Certifies Tax Unit Boundaries Maps
• Maintains and updates real estate ownership files
• Reviews budgets for all County taxing entities
• Sets and certifies all mill levies
• Responsible for central accounts payable for all county offices
• Many other statutory duties not listed

Homestead Property Tax Relief
for Damaged or Destroyed Property

Download the Application

View a Copy of the Resolution

Resolution 2023-32: Adopting Policies and Procedures for Property Tax Relief for Homesteads Under K.S.A. 79-1613