The Debt Management section of the Finance Department has two main areas of concentration: the coordination of the sale of City-at-large general obligation bonds and the calculation and administration of special assessments relative to assigned and predetermined benefit districts. Special assessment tax records are retained in this section as well. Staff is responsible for spreading specials following the sale of bonds; certifying special assessments to the County; and reapportioning specials to parcels that have been split, combined or otherwise altered.
Information regarding special assessments can be obtained by calling the Debt Management office at (316) 268-4526. Other information, in addition to the specials on a parcel, can be obtained from the County Clerk's office via a common PC available to the citizenry. Copies of information obtained via the PC are available at a fee, which is posted in the County Clerk's office. The County Clerk's office is open 8 AM-5 PM Monday through Friday. If you have additional questions regarding the County Clerk's office, please call (316) 660-9210.
Hardship deferrals for special assessments are granted if certain income eligibility criteria are met. If a property owner qualifies for a hardship deferral, the specials are deferred on a yearly basis until either the property is sold or the resident(s) become ineligible. For additional information regarding hardship deferrals, please call (316) 268-4526.
Information regarding City-at-large projects, bond sale rates, and bond sale schedules can be obtained by calling (316) 268-4143.
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