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La Cygne, Kansas
La Cygne is a Linn County town on the east bank of the Marais des Cygnes River, four miles west of four-lane US-69 on K-152, with La Cygne Lake just across the highway. The city runs its own gas, water and sewer service, so your utility bill comes from City Hall and not from a stack of different companies.
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La Cygne is a Linn County, Kansas city. In 2025, 5 single-family homes sold through the MLS at a median of $425,000, about $216 per finished square foot. The median annual property tax on those homes was $2,867, an effective rate of 0.67% of the sale price.
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What’s new in La Cygne
What the city is approving, building and planning
Pulled from council and planning agendas, city news and local reporting, checked November 6, 2026. Older items move to our Update Archive.
On the ballot
November 2026
La Cygne voters back shifting 1% sales tax to streets and drainage
La Cygne voters approved the city’s 1% sales tax question on Nov. 3, 2026, 193 yes to 59 no in unofficial results. The measure moves the tax away from its park and swimming pool allocation so that 90% of the roughly $300,000 a year it brings in goes to repairing and maintaining city streets and drainage ditches. Results become official when the Linn County canvass is complete.
On the ballot
November 2026
Linn County voters drop food-sales rule for liquor by the drink
Linn County voters approved a countywide question on Nov. 3, 2026, removing the requirement that businesses selling liquor by the drink get at least 30% of their sales from food. Unofficial results were 2,180 yes to 1,351 no. The change applies across the county, including La Cygne.
Water lines
October 2026
La Cygne-to-Linn Valley water line hits 99% complete
Linn Valley’s water modernization project, which buys treated water from the City of La Cygne, reports Phase 1 at about 99% complete as of Sept. 30, 2026 (update posted Oct. 26). That phase covers the transmission main from La Cygne, a booster station and a bulk water fill station, with only final punch-list items and a walkthrough left. The overall USDA Rural Development-funded project is about 69% complete, with a target finish of April 30, 2027.
Utilities
July 2026
Water plant Phase 3 and sewer lift station in the works
Raymond James is preparing a financial analysis for a $4.5 million Phase 3 water plant project. Bids for a new sewer lift station are on hold until USDA approves the final contract documents.
City hall
June 2026
City closes on 104 Market Street
The city’s purchase of 104 Market Street closed June 24, 2026, and staff are preparing to establish it as tax-exempt public property. The council approved the property purchase in February 2026.
Historical property tax
La Cygne property taxes: 10 years of real bills
The typical La Cygne home that sold in 2025 carried an annual property tax bill of about $2,867, or 0.67% of its sale price. In 2018 it was $2,570 (1.02%). 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 La Cygne homes that sold, 2018–2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,570 | $295,000 | 1.02% | 5 |
| 2019 | $1,932 | $281,000 | 0.92% | 7 |
| 2020 | $2,132 | $269,000 | 0.60% | 5 |
| 2021 | $2,936 | $390,000 | 0.73% | 6 |
| 2022 | $3,194 | $420,000 | 0.76% | 6 |
| 2023 | $2,366 | $312,000 | 0.88% | 6 |
| 2025 | $2,867 | $425,000 | 0.67% | 5 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales with a La Cygne address filed in Miami County only (homes in Linn County, including the city itself, are not in our export), 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 1 busiest La Cygne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacygne15 sales | · | · | $92 | $304 | · | $149 | · | · | $216 | · | +134%2019–25 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales with a La Cygne address filed in Miami County only (homes in Linn County, including the city itself, are not in our export), 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.
La Cygne subdivisions
3 La Cygne neighborhoods with recent sales
La Cygne 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 La Cygne address filed in Miami County only (homes in Linn County, including the city itself, are not in our export), DataMaster SLIM export of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team.
City rules
Can I do that in La Cygne?
The questions buyers ask before the fence goes up, from La Cygne code, permit pages and local reporting. Rules change and HOA covenants can be stricter, so confirm with the city before you build.
Chickens
Hens are allowed with a one-time $20 Chicken Permit from City Hall: one chicken per 1,500 square feet of lot, 10 maximum, and no roosters. Coops and runs go in the rear yard, at least 10 feet from the property line and 50 feet from neighboring homes and businesses. Renters need the owner’s written permission.
Pets
Dogs over six months old must be registered with the City Clerk, with proof of rabies vaccination. Tags run May 1 to April 30. The fee is $5 for the first dog, or $10 for an unspayed female.
Fireworks
Fireworks may be set off in city limits only during the firework season defined in city code, never on alleys, parks or public property, and never from vehicles. Debris must be cleaned up within 24 hours.
Trash
Weekly city trash service with one 96-gallon cart is $24.35 a month, or $34.70 with two carts. A county compactor on K-152 at the west edge of town takes household trash and recycling. It does not take paint, oil, tires, shingles or furniture.
Lawn and Weed Height
Grass and weeds taller than 12 inches are a nuisance under City Code Section 7-602, as amended by Ordinance 1530 in September 2024, and the city can order them abated. Woody growth one inch or more in diameter is covered by the same section.
Open Burning
Before any open burn, call La Cygne City Hall at 913-757-2144 with your name, address, phone number, burn date and the materials you plan to burn. Then call Linn County non-emergency dispatch at 913-795-2666 to check for burn bans. The fire department points residents to the Kansas open burning regulations.
Building Permits
New construction, remodels, repairs, re-siding, reroofing and demolition go through the city building permit application, and the demolition permit fee is 10 dollars. A lot-line survey may be required at the owner’s expense, contractors must register with the city before starting work, and permits expire 6 months from the date of issue. Confirm current fees with City Hall.
Roof Replacement
Simply replacing damaged or lost roofing does not need a building permit, but a permit is required if the work changes the roof footprint, slope or specifications. Roofing contractors must file a city contractor application with proof of insurance and be registered with the Kansas Roofing Registry. This notice dates from 2020, so confirm with City Hall.
Golf Carts and UTVs
Golf carts, micro-utility trucks, UTVs and ATVs may use La Cygne city streets once registered with the city, with a 20 dollar initial fee and a 10 dollar annual renewal (stickers expire December 31), under Ordinance 1536 adopted December 2024 (Sections 13-301 to 13-309). Drivers need a valid license and proof of insurance, and these vehicles may not travel along state highways such as Market Street (K-152), though crossings are allowed.
Business Use Permit
A new business, a renewal or a change of ownership in La Cygne requires a city business use permit application. Applicants attach plans for any construction or alterations and copies of required State of Kansas licenses. Ask City Hall about the current fee and whether a home-based business needs one.
Livestock
Livestock such as cattle, horses, goats, sheep and pigs need a lot of at least 1 acre, with a limit of 1 animal per acre (Sec. 2-102(e)(3)). Any corral, shelter or pen must be at least 100 feet from a neighboring dwelling, 100 feet from the front lot line and 25 feet from side and rear lines. Residential lots may keep up to 4 rabbits over 6 months old (Sec. 2-102(d)(5)).
Snow Removal
Owners or occupants must clear snow and ice from abutting sidewalks within 12 hours after snowfall stops, or within 12 hours after sunrise if it falls overnight (Sec. 12-401). Pushing snow from private property onto a public street is not allowed. The fine is 25 dollars (Sec. 12-403).
Inoperable Vehicles
Junked, wrecked, dismantled or inoperable vehicles on private property are a violation unless kept in a garage or other building, or behind screening that hides them from public view (Sec. 7-303). Owners get 10 days from the mailed notice to fix the problem or request a hearing (Sec. 7-308).
Outdoor Storage and Junk
Leaving lumber, tires, machinery, auto parts, junk, or items like furniture, stoves, refrigerators and lawn mowers out in the yard is an environmental code violation (Sec. 7-808(a)). Owners have 10 days after receiving an order to clean it up or request a hearing (Sec. 7-809).
Water Service
The city runs the water system, and a written application to the city clerk is required before connecting, with a 100 dollar connection fee plus meter and line costs (Sec. 14-103, 14-104). New accounts pay a 200 dollar deposit, refundable after 2 years of good standing (Sec. 14-113). Bills are due within 30 days, and reconnecting after a shutoff carries a 50 dollar penalty (Sec. 14-118).
Natural Gas Service
Natural gas is supplied by the city gas system, and rates adjust with the city’s purchase costs (Sec. 14-301, 14-329). A connection permit costs 100 dollars, and residential accounts pay a deposit of at least 200 dollars, refundable with interest after 2 years (Sec. 14-301.1, 14-307).
Sewer Connection
Buildings must connect to the public sewer within 90 days of official notice when a sewer is within 140 feet of the property line (Sec. 14-202). Roof downspouts and foundation drains may not be tied into the sanitary sewer (Sec. 14-226). The building sewer permit and inspection fee is 700 dollars (Sec. 14-205).
Septic Systems
Where no public sewer is available, a private septic system needs a permit with a 100 dollar permit and inspection fee (Sec. 14-233(b)). Absorption field permits generally are not issued on lots under 3 acres unless site testing shows the system will work. Once public sewer becomes available, the home must connect within 60 days and the old system must be abandoned and filled (Sec. 14-233).
Trees
Owners must keep branches over a street or right-of-way trimmed to a 14-foot clearance and must remove dead, diseased or dangerous trees (Sec. 12-306). No trees or shrubs may grow within 10 feet of a fire hydrant (Sec. 12-310).
Moving a Building
Moving a house or other structure 16 feet or taller, or 15 feet or wider, on city streets or alleys requires a permit (Sec. 4-301). The applicant pays the fee set by city resolution and posts a surety bond (Sec. 4-303, 4-308).
Food Trucks
Mobile food trucks need a city permit ($10 per day), a Kansas Food Establishment License and a Kansas sales tax number, and must set up in the parking area of a commercial or public-zoned lot with the owner’s written permission. No parking on K-152, no permanent outdoor seating and no overnight stays.
Rental Utility Registration
Landlords can register a rental with the city’s Landlord Utility Registration form so utilities stay on in the landlord’s name whether or not a tenant is in place, and only the landlord can request a shutoff. Bills are mailed on the 1st, are due by the 15th, and a 10% late charge applies after that.
Transient Vendors
Door-to-door and other temporary vendors need a Transient Vendor License from the city, with a Kansas sales tax ID, the sales location, and vehicle details for each vehicle used. Fee and term are set by City Hall.
Water Conservation
La Cygne uses a three-stage drought plan (water watch, water warning and water supply emergency), each declared by council resolution (Code Sec. 14-407). In an emergency, outdoor watering of lawns and gardens can be mandatorily restricted, with $100 and $200 minimum fines for first and repeat convictions and water shutoff for ignored orders (Chapter 14, Article 4).
Moving in
La Cygne utility providers
Who to call to turn things on. Providers can vary by address, so confirm before closing.
City of La Cygne
City-owned natural gas, billed by City Hall. New customers pay a $200 deposit.
City of La Cygne
$30.08 minimum covers the first 1,000 gallons. New customers pay a $200 deposit.
City of La Cygne
$16.55 base charge plus a $20 debt service fee and $3.86 per 1,000 gallons.
City of La Cygne
Optional weekly cart service, added through the city’s gas and water application.
Peoples Telecom
A La Cygne-based company offering fiber internet, phone and TV.
Living in La Cygne
La Cygne history, jobs and parks
A little history
La Cygne was laid out in 1869 ahead of the Missouri River, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad and was incorporated on January 14, 1870. The town takes its name from the Marais des Cygnes River, a French translation of an Osage name meaning ‘marsh of the swans.’ A flour mill and a bank came in the early 1870s, and a coal mine opened in 1881 and became central to the local economy.
Where people work
Evergy, the area’s electric utility, posts technician, mechanic and electrician jobs based in La Cygne, and the city, Prairie View USD 362 and local businesses also employ people in town. Many residents commute north on four-lane US-69 toward the Kansas City metro.
Parks & outdoors
La Cygne Community Park in the southwest corner of town has the city pool, lighted tennis courts, ball fields, a campground with hookups, walking paths and rentable shelters. Bittiker Park on North Broadway and Thayer Park at Broadway and Market are smaller neighborhood parks. Linn County Park on La Cygne Lake, east of US-69, offers fishing and camping.
Sources for the city news, rules, utilities and local guide (checked November 6, 2026)
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Sales tax
How La Cygne’s sales tax compares
La Cygne’s combined state, county and city sales tax is 9.5% inside city limits, and 3.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucyrus (no city sales tax) | Miami | 8.0% | 1.5% |
| Fontana | Miami | 8.5% | 2.0% |
| Lane | Franklin | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Paola | Miami | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| La Cygne | Linn | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Louisburg | Miami | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Wellsville | Franklin | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Osawatomie | Miami | 9.75% | 3.25% |
Source: Kansas Department of Revenue city rate file, October 2026. Homes outside city limits pay the county rate instead. 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.
La Cygne FAQ
La Cygne, KS: the questions people ask most
What county is La Cygne, KS in?
La Cygne is in Linn County, Kansas, in the northern part of the county near the Miami County line.
How do you get from La Cygne to Kansas City?
Take K-152 four miles east to US-69, a four-lane highway that runs north into the Kansas City metro.
Who provides utilities in La Cygne?
The City of La Cygne provides natural gas, water and sewer, plus optional trash service, all billed by City Hall (913-757-2144). Evergy provides electricity, and Peoples Telecom offers fiber internet.
Is La Cygne growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,050 residents, down from 1,149 in 2010. The city is investing in infrastructure, including water plant upgrades, a new sewer lift station and a proposed 1% sales tax for public projects.
What is there to do in La Cygne?
La Cygne Community Park has a pool, tennis courts, ball fields and a campground, and Linn County Park on La Cygne Lake offers fishing and camping. The city also hosts Blast in the Park with fireworks each July, Dog Days and citywide garage sales.
What is La Cygne known for?
Its French name (‘the swan’), which comes from the Marais des Cygnes River, and La Cygne Lake just east of US-69.
What school district serves La Cygne?
La Cygne is served by Prairie View USD 362, which runs La Cygne Elementary, Parker Elementary, Prairie View Middle School and Prairie View High School.
What is the sales tax rate in La Cygne?
9.5% inside city limits as of October 2026 (state, Linn County and city combined), and 3.0% on groceries (local tax only; Kansas dropped its state sales tax on food on Jan. 1, 2025). Nearby, rates run from 8.0% in Bucyrus to 9.75% in Osawatomie. Rates can differ by address. Look up any address with the Kansas Department of Revenue rate locator. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue, October 2026.
When does the La Cygne City Council meet?
The council meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. Agendas and minutes are posted on the city’s Council Minutes and Agendas page.
Where is La Cygne City Hall and when is it open?
City Hall is at 206 Commercial Street. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed on Wednesdays. The phone number is 913-757-2144.
Where can I find La Cygne’s zoning rules and zoning map?
The city posts its zoning regulations (30 articles), the official zoning map, the comprehensive plan and its subdivision regulations on the Zoning Regulation page at cityoflacygne.org. The regulations were adopted in book form on Nov. 2, 2005, and have been amended since, so the city asks buyers to confirm current rules with City Hall at 913-757-2144 or cityhall@cityoflacygne.org.
Sources: cityoflacygne.org, en.wikipedia.org, findadoctor.kansashealthsystem.com, ipsr.unit2.ku.edu, linncountynews.net, locations.optum.com, my.recruitmilitary.com
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