Classification for property tax purposes of wireless communication towers, broadcast towers and antenna and relay sites

K.S.A. 79-1439d — under PROPERTY VALUATION, EQUALIZING ASSESSMENTS, APPRAISERS AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY.

K.S.A. 79-1439d

79-1439d. Classification for property tax purposes of wireless communication towers, broadcast towers and antenna and relay sites. (a) In accordance with the provisions of section 1 of article 11 of the Kansas constitution, all wireless communication towers, broadcast towers, antenna and relay sites, except public utility property valued and assessed pursuant to K.S.A. 79-5a01 et seq., and amendments thereto, are hereby defined as commercial and industrial machinery and equipment, and shall be classified for property tax purposes as tangible personal property within subclass 5 of class 2 of section 1 of article 11 of the Kansas constitution. All such property shall be valued in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b)(2)(E) of K.S.A. 79-1439, and amendments thereto. (b) The provisions of this section shall apply to all taxable years commencing after December 31, 2002. History: L. 2004, ch. 171, § 12; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026