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Bucyrus, Kansas
Bucyrus is a small unincorporated community in northern Miami County, about six miles east-southeast of Spring Hill, with farmland on every side and Union Pacific tracks running past the post office. It is also one of the few places where saving the ZIP code came with a steak burrito.
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Bucyrus is a Miami County, Kansas city. So far in 2026, 10 single-family homes sold through the MLS at a median of $529,950, about $241 per finished square foot. The median annual property tax on those homes was $4,236, an effective rate of 0.93% of the sale price.
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What’s new in Bucyrus
What the county is approving, building and planning
Pulled from council and planning agendas, city news and local reporting, checked November 5, 2026. Older items move to our Update Archive.
Now open
May 2026
New post office and Earl’s Coffee Company open
After the U.S. Postal Service planned to close the aging Bucyrus post office and move service to a nearby town, local ranchers Greg Foote and Aaron Kuhlmann opened a new post office in a building that also houses Earl’s Coffee Company, which opened May 19. The arrangement keeps Bucyrus mail service and the 66013 ZIP code in town.
Data centers
February 2026
Miami County weighs pause on data centers and energy projects
Presiding Commissioner George Pretz asked the Miami County Commission to consider a moratorium on data centers, solar arrays, wind farms and battery storage in unincorporated areas of the county while regulations are written. KSHB later reported in May 2026 that the commission approved a data center moratorium earlier in the year.
Next door
May 2026
Spring Hill growth continues next door
Spring Hill, about six miles west of Bucyrus, has approved about 1,800 new homes over the past four to five years and issued about 400 building permits last year, with its comprehensive plan and future land use map being updated. City staff named sewer capacity, water lines and roads as the main growth challenges.
Historical property tax
Bucyrus property taxes: 10 years of real bills
The typical Bucyrus home that sold in 2026 (year to date) carried an annual property tax bill of about $4,236, or 0.93% of its sale price. In 2017 it was $4,378 (1.21%). Appraisals tend to rise faster than anyone budgets for, so check the actual bill on any home you like.
10 years of real tax bills
Median property tax on Bucyrus homes that sold, 2017–2026
What buyers actually inherited: the full annual tax bill (city, county, school and all other levies) on single-family homes sold each year. Effective rate = tax ÷ sale price.
See the numbers
| Year sold | Median annual tax | Median sale price | Effective rate | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,378 | $330,500 | 1.21% | 10 |
| 2018 | $3,320 | $360,000 | 1.03% | 7 |
| 2019 | $6,158 | $505,000 | 1.16% | 8 |
| 2020 | $4,985 | $470,000 | 1.01% | 13 |
| 2021 | $3,117 | $280,000 | 0.97% | 9 |
| 2022 | $3,824 | $475,000 | 0.96% | 9 |
| 2023 | $3,456 | $437,500 | 0.91% | 12 |
| 2024 | $5,522 | $534,500 | 0.91% | 7 |
| 2025 | $4,298 | $439,000 | 0.96% | 8 |
| 2026 | $4,236 | $529,950 | 0.93% | 10 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales with a Bucyrus address (Miami County), DataMaster SLIM export of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. Tax figures are as reported in MLS at sale and may reflect the prior tax year; bills under $300 (land-only or missing) are left out. Not a tax quote.
10-year lookback
Price per square foot, subdivision by subdivision
Median sale price per finished square foot for single-family homes in the 2 busiest Bucyrus subdivisions, by year sold. Darker gold means pricier per foot. Scroll sideways on a phone.
| Subdivision | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County15 sales | · | · | · | $177 | $189 | · | $178 | · | $173 | · | -2%2020–25 |
| Rural Miami8 sales | · | · | · | · | $249 | $637 | · | · | · | · | +156%2021–22 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales with a Bucyrus address (Miami County), DataMaster SLIM export of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. A year is shown only when at least two homes sold; subdivisions with fewer than 8 sales in these years are left out. Small neighborhoods can swing a lot year to year. Methodology.
Bucyrus subdivisions
4 Bucyrus neighborhoods with recent sales
Bucyrus subdivisions with at least three single-family sales in the last ten years, A to Z, with their sales counts. Tap one to see what is for sale there now.
Subdivision names as entered in the MLS. Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales with a Bucyrus address (Miami County), DataMaster SLIM export of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team.
City rules
Can I do that in Bucyrus?
The questions buyers ask before the fence goes up, from Bucyrus code, permit pages and local reporting. Rules change and HOA covenants can be stricter, so confirm with Miami County before you build.
Who sets the rules
Bucyrus is unincorporated, so there is no city code. Zoning, building permits and septic permits are handled by Miami County Planning and Zoning (913-294-9553) and Code Services (913-294-4145) at 201 South Pearl Street, Suite 201, Paola.
Building permits, sheds and barns
Miami County requires a permit before building any new structure, regardless of zoning, and for many repairs or alterations. Ask Planning and Zoning and Code Services which size limits and codes apply to a shed or barn. Only one single-family home is allowed per property, though an accessory dwelling unit can be allowed if it meets county standards.
Septic and new home permits
A new home on a septic system needs a soil profile analysis ($350) and an onsite wastewater installation permit ($350) before the county issues a building permit. A driveway entrance permit ($50 application) is also required.
Burning
Miami County does not allow burning of any material without a burn permit. Permits are free and available online, and pasture, ditch and grassland burns also need one.
Fireworks
In Miami County, consumer fireworks may be discharged July 1 to July 7 and December 31 to January 1, between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m., by people at least 18 years old.
Livestock and horses
Miami County does not limit the number of horses or livestock you may keep. The county guide suggests planning on about 5 acres to graze one horse for a year, and landowners must treat noxious weeds on their own land under Kansas law.
Trash
In unincorporated Miami County, trash pickup is provided by contracted private haulers. The county transfer station takes bulk items and has a household hazardous waste facility; call Road and Bridge (913-294-4377) for details.
Fences
Miami County’s building code does not require a building permit for fences up to 6 feet tall, and fences tied to an agricultural use are exempt at any height. Taller non-farm fences need a permit from Miami County Building Safety.
Pools
Miami County requires a building permit for swimming pools, except prefabricated above-ground pools that are less than 24 inches deep and hold no more than 5,000 gallons. The county has adopted the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
Solar
Solar panel systems are not on Miami County’s list of work exempt from a building permit, and the county code requires solar photovoltaic systems to be designed to accepted engineering practices. Check with Miami County Building Safety before installing.
Short-term rentals
As of September 2025, Miami County had no short-term rental regulations for unincorporated areas, and the Planning Commission was reviewing a draft that would require annual registration by January 31 with Miami County Planning and Zoning.
Data centers and large energy projects
In February 2026, the Miami County Commission discussed a possible moratorium on data centers, solar arrays, wind farms and battery storage outside city limits while the county writes zoning rules for them. Check with Miami County for the current status before buying land for, or near, a large project.
Home businesses
Miami County allows home occupations under Article 20 of its Zoning Regulations. Only people who live in the home may work in the business, materials may not be stored outdoors, and a sign needs a Planning Director permit and is capped at 6 square feet (Sec. 20-2.01). Music and art lessons are limited to 5 pupils at a time, and horse boarding is limited to 5 horses not owned by the residents (Sec. 20-2.02).
Garage sales
County zoning allows garage sales as long as a sale on the same parcel runs no more than 4 consecutive days and happens no more than twice in any 12-month period (Sec. 20-2.02.2.N). One unlit garage sale sign per lot, up to 6 square feet and 6 feet tall, is allowed without a permit (Sec. 18-3.01).
Accessory dwellings
In the county’s Countryside (CS) district, one accessory dwelling unit is a permitted use. It may be inside, attached to, or detached from the main home, and the owner must live in either the main home or the accessory unit (Sec. 5-2.01.12). Duplexes and multifamily homes require planned development zoning.
RV and boat storage
In the Countryside (CS) district, open or enclosed storage of one or more boats or RVs as a land use requires a conditional use permit (Sec. 5-2.02.15). Living in an RV while you build a house is allowed only with a temporary-use permit, and a mobile home cannot be placed on the property for that purpose.
Pets and kennels
Miami County sets no limit on dogs or cats kept as personal pets. Kansas treats 20 or more as an animal shelter or pound, which must meet county kennel zoning rules, and kennels need a conditional use permit in the Countryside district (Sec. 5-2.02.18).
Manufactured homes
Miami County allows manufactured homes only if they are 1994 or newer, carry the federal HUD compliance label, have at least 950 square feet of living area and sit on a permanent foundation designed by a Kansas-licensed engineer or architect. Moving one on any county or state road needs a moving permit from the County Clerk (913-294-3976). (Miami County Zoning Regulations; county handout)
Garage required for new homes
In unincorporated Miami County outside Community Growth Areas, every new home must have an attached or detached garage or accessory building that is fully enclosed and at least 200 square feet. A detached one must sit close to the house. County handouts give 100 feet in one place and 200 feet in another, so confirm with Planning and Development at 913-294-9553.
Re-roofing and remodeling
Miami County requires a permit for re-roofing and for almost any work beyond routine maintenance or minor repair, and you need the permit before the work starts. Permit fees are based on the value of the construction, and a new bedroom (any room of 70 square feet or more) may require septic review by Environmental Health (913-294-4117).
Living on site while you build
Miami County does not allow you to place a mobile home on your land to live in while you build your house. You may live in a recreational vehicle temporarily during construction, but only with a permit.
Signs
Sign permits are filed with a building permit and reviewed under Article 19 of the Miami County Zoning Regulations. The fee is $50 for staff review or $100 if Planning Commission approval is needed, and any sign whose top is more than 6 feet above grade needs a structural design sealed by a licensed engineer.
Living in Bucyrus
Bucyrus history, jobs and parks
A little history
Bucyrus was named after Bucyrus, Ohio, and its post office was established in May 1887. The post office building at 112 4th Avenue dates to 1921; Bob and Gail Foote bought and renovated it when it faced closure in 1991 and leased it back to the Postal Service for 30 years. An F5 tornado narrowly missed the town in 1957, and New Yorker cartoonist and illustrator Garrett Price was born here.
Where people work
Agriculture is the local business: the Foote family has farmed in the area since the 1940s, and Foote Cattle Company, founded by Bob Foote in 1985, grew into one of the largest feedlot and ranching operations in the country. Bucyrus is part of the Kansas City metro area, about 35 miles south of Kansas City, Kansas, so many people commute north into Johnson County and the metro.
Parks & outdoors
Hillsdale State Park, between Spring Hill and Paola, has a reservoir of about 4,500 acres with 51 miles of shoreline open to fishing, plus about 32 miles of marked horse trails in the Saddle Ridge equestrian area. The park and adjoining wildlife area cover more than 12,000 acres, with about 7,000 acres open to hunting.
Sources for the city news, rules, utilities and local guide (checked October 27, 2026)
- en.wikipedia.org
- ipsr.unit.ku.edu
- bostonglobe.com
- kshb.com
- miamicountyks.gov
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- kshb.com
- kshb.com
- kshb.com
- ksoutdoors.gov
- governor.kansas.gov
- ksnt.com
- ecode360.com
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- marc.org
- kshb.com
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- miamicountyks.gov
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Sales tax
How Bucyrus’s sales tax compares
Bucyrus’s combined state and county sales tax is 8.0% (there is no city sales tax because Bucyrus is unincorporated), and 1.5% on groceries (Kansas dropped its state tax on food in 2025, so only local tax is left on groceries). Here is how that stacks up against nearby cities, lowest to highest. Same sandwich, different zip code, different receipt.
| City | County | Sales tax | Groceries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Quivira (no city sales tax) | Johnson | 7.975% | 1.475% |
| Bucyrus (no city sales tax) | Miami | 8.0% | 1.5% |
| Fontana | Miami | 8.5% | 2.0% |
| Mission Woods | Johnson | 8.975% | 2.475% |
| Prairie Village | Johnson | 8.975% | 2.475% |
| Westwood Hills | Johnson | 8.975% | 2.475% |
| Lane | Franklin | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Leawood | Johnson | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Mission Hills | Johnson | 9.225% | 2.725% |
| Paola | Miami | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| Lenexa | Johnson | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Overland Park | Johnson | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Gardner | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Merriam | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Olathe | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Roeland Park | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Spring Hill | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Westwood | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| La Cygne | Linn | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Louisburg | Miami | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Wellsville | Franklin | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Shawnee | Johnson | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| De Soto | Johnson | 9.725% | 3.225% |
| Mission | Johnson | 9.725% | 3.225% |
| Osawatomie | Miami | 9.75% | 3.25% |
| Edgerton | Johnson | 9.975% | 3.475% |
| Fairway | Johnson | 9.975% | 3.475% |
Source: Kansas Department of Revenue city rate file, October 2026. Rates can differ by address, so check the KDOR address lookup before you budget. This is sales tax; property tax is in the tax history above.
Bucyrus FAQ
Bucyrus, KS: the questions people ask most
What county is Bucyrus, KS in?
Bucyrus is in Miami County, Kansas. It is an unincorporated census-designated place, so county government handles zoning, permits and roads.
How far is Bucyrus from Kansas City?
Bucyrus is about 35 miles south of Kansas City, Kansas, and about six miles east-southeast of Spring Hill.
What ZIP code does Bucyrus use?
Bucyrus uses ZIP code 66013. In 2026 a new local post office opened, keeping mail service in town after the Postal Service planned to close the old one.
Is Bucyrus growing?
Bucyrus itself is small, with 171 residents in the 2020 Census. Nearby Spring Hill has approved about 1,800 new homes in recent years, and Miami County adopted a data center moratorium for unincorporated areas in 2026 while it writes new rules.
Can I build a house or barn on land near Bucyrus?
Yes, with Miami County permits. New homes need a building permit, a soil profile analysis and septic permit, and a driveway entrance permit; sheds and barns also need a permit. Call Planning and Zoning at 913-294-9553.
What is Bucyrus known for?
Farming and ranching, including the Foote family’s cattle operations, and a post office the town has saved twice, most recently in 2026 with a new post office and Earl’s Coffee Company.
What school district serves Bucyrus?
Bucyrus is served by Louisburg USD 416.
What is the sales tax rate in Bucyrus?
8.0% as of October 2026 (state and Miami County combined; Bucyrus is unincorporated, so there is no city sales tax), and 1.5% on groceries (local tax only; Kansas dropped its state sales tax on food on Jan. 1, 2025). Nearby, rates run from 7.975% in Lake Quivira to 9.975% in Fairway. Rates can differ by address. Look up any address with the Kansas Department of Revenue rate locator. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue, October 2026.
Can I build in the floodplain near Bucyrus?
It may be possible, but Miami County strongly discourages it. You need a county Floodplain Development Permit for any development in a designated flood zone.
Do I need a permit to build a pond on my land?
Miami County generally does not require a permit for a pond unless it is in the floodplain, and no part of the pond may sit in the road right-of-way. State permits may still apply, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service can advise on design.
How can I tell if a rural lot is buildable?
Miami County offers a $100 Zoning Verification that confirms whether a lot meets the county’s minimum requirements. Septic, road entrance and floodplain rules can still limit what you build.
Is rural water available on every property near Bucyrus?
No. Rural water service is not available everywhere in Miami County, so confirm utility service with the provider before you buy or build. The county also suggests checking for easements and deed restrictions on the land.
Can I add a guesthouse or second home on my land near Bucyrus?
Generally no. Miami County lists a second residence or guesthouse among the uses usually not allowed in residential districts, and a barn with living space counts as a single-family dwelling. An accessory dwelling may be allowed under the zoning regulations, so check with Planning and Development at 913-294-9553.
Sources: bostonglobe.com, en.wikipedia.org, governor.kansas.gov, ipsr.unit.ku.edu, kshb.com, ksnt.com, ksoutdoors.gov, miamicountyks.gov
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