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Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth sits on the Missouri River just south of Fort Leavenworth, with a historic downtown, riverfront parks and an easy drive to the rest of the Kansas City metro. It was the first city incorporated in Kansas Territory, and it has had well over a century and a half to settle in.
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Leavenworth is a Leavenworth County, Kansas city. So far in 2026, 326 single-family homes sold through the MLS at a median of $260,000, about $153 per finished square foot. The median annual property tax on those homes was $3,054, an effective rate of 1.2% of the sale price.
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What’s new in Leavenworth
What the city 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.
Council vote
November 2026
Final vote on 4th Street STAR bond district is delayed
The Leavenworth Times reported on Nov. 4, 2026 that approval of the ordinance creating a STAR bond district in Leavenworth has been delayed. The roughly 50-acre district along 4th Street covers the former Leavenworth Plaza Mall site and Abeles Field, and the City Commission had set its final vote for Oct. 27. A new vote date had not been published in sources we could reach as of Nov. 5.
Source: The Leavenworth Times (via Kansas Press Association) →
Data centers
September 2026
More than 1,000 turn out as county weighs Project Bluestem data center
Leavenworth County commissioners held a nearly three-hour public forum at the county fairgrounds on Sept. 16 about Project Bluestem, a proposed hyperscale data center and power plant on more than 1,000 acres south of Tonganoxie near the I-70 interchange. About 65 people spoke. The project is early in the county’s application process, a prior moratorium on new data center applications has expired, and the county has not set a decision timeline.
Your taxes
August 2026
2027 city budget and five-year capital plan go to public hearing
The City Commission’s August 25, 2026 agenda included public hearings on the 2027 operating budget and the 2027-2031 capital budget, plus a hearing and resolution (B-2429) on exceeding the revenue neutral property tax rate. The agenda lists both items for a vote; the published agenda does not show the outcome or the budget totals.
Road work
August 2026
Design contract for 10th Avenue and Eisenhower improvements on the agenda
The August 25, 2026 City Commission agenda included awarding a design services contract for the 10th Avenue & Eisenhower Improvements Project. The same agenda included a bid award to replace the air handler unit at the city’s water pollution control plant. The contract amount and final vote are not shown in the published agenda.
City rules
August 2026
Changes to the city’s development regulations get first review
On August 25, 2026, the City Commission was scheduled for first consideration of an ordinance making text amendments to Leavenworth’s development regulations, the rules that govern zoning and land use. A second consideration is needed before the changes take effect; the specific amendments were not listed on the agenda.
Now open
July 2026
New Fire Station No. 3 opens on 2nd Avenue
The city finished a new, roughly 9,500-square-foot Fire Station No. 3 at 2805 2nd Avenue for about $5.5 million, replacing a 1965 station on the same site. A public open house with tours was held July 20, 2026.
Planning
September 2025
7th Street Corridor Study looks at the route from Fort Leavenworth to downtown
The city and the Mid-America Regional Council launched a study of 7th Street from Fort Leavenworth to downtown, looking at sidewalks, bike facilities, street design for all users, business support and beautification. Residents could weigh in at an Oct. 4, 2025 open house and through an online survey, and the study was presented to the City Commission at a March 17, 2026 study session.
Historical property tax
Leavenworth property taxes: 10 years of real bills
The typical Leavenworth home that sold in 2026 (year to date) carried an annual property tax bill of about $3,054, or 1.20% of its sale price. In 2017 it was $1,910 (1.38%). 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 Leavenworth 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 | $1,910 | $139,500 | 1.38% | 444 |
| 2018 | $1,890 | $149,900 | 1.32% | 497 |
| 2019 | $1,886 | $150,000 | 1.32% | 392 |
| 2020 | $2,322 | $189,750 | 1.28% | 404 |
| 2021 | $2,098 | $195,000 | 1.11% | 467 |
| 2022 | $2,295 | $225,000 | 1.09% | 509 |
| 2023 | $2,325 | $220,000 | 1.10% | 447 |
| 2024 | $2,662 | $235,500 | 1.16% | 482 |
| 2025 | $2,731 | $245,000 | 1.15% | 427 |
| 2026 | $3,054 | $260,000 | 1.20% | 325 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports 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 23 busiest Leavenworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Glen128 sales | · | · | $137 | $136 | $160 | $169 | $160 | $191 | $181 | $162 | +18%2019–26 |
| Branches118 sales | $113 | $106 | $94 | $115 | $112 | $142 | $180 | $200 | $190 | $167 | +48%2017–26 |
| Shenandoah114 sales | $92 | $100 | $99 | $104 | $123 | $133 | $134 | $151 | $152 | $138 | +50%2017–26 |
| Highland Pointe79 sales | $75 | $106 | $96 | $109 | $116 | $136 | $142 | $135 | $140 | $152 | +103%2017–26 |
| Days77 sales | $50 | $80 | $58 | $59 | $73 | $92 | $106 | $138 | $111 | $121 | +144%2017–26 |
| Fackler's75 sales | $63 | $52 | $65 | $75 | $96 | $100 | $123 | $115 | $122 | $146 | +132%2017–26 |
| Whispering Hills67 sales | $92 | $93 | $95 | $88 | $114 | $129 | $130 | $126 | $151 | $133 | +45%2017–26 |
| Hometown Village63 sales | $90 | $94 | · | $103 | $124 | $121 | $134 | $136 | $159 | $170 | +88%2017–26 |
| Southwind59 sales | $88 | $90 | $89 | $102 | $111 | $116 | $149 | $153 | · | $163 | +85%2017–26 |
| Leavenworth Co. N.57 sales | $40 | $70 | $76 | $89 | $67 | $134 | $127 | $136 | $139 | $149 | +272%2017–26 |
| Woods On Muncie49 sales | $95 | $102 | $108 | $108 | $130 | $142 | $150 | $146 | $162 | $144 | +51%2017–26 |
| Oakwood Estates40 sales | $127 | $97 | $109 | $98 | $125 | $141 | $159 | $134 | $140 | · | +10%2017–25 |
| Wellington On The Park34 sales | · | $90 | $88 | $89 | $108 | $118 | $112 | $148 | $138 | · | +54%2018–25 |
| Crown Estates23 sales | · | $92 | · | $122 | $122 | $113 | · | · | $186 | $160 | +74%2018–26 |
| Park Ten Estates23 sales | · | $82 | $83 | $81 | $89 | $122 | · | · | · | $170 | +106%2018–26 |
| Sherwood Forest22 sales | $91 | $106 | · | $118 | $169 | $192 | · | $186 | $235 | · | +158%2017–25 |
| Rolling Meadows20 sales | · | $81 | $85 | · | $106 | · | $127 | $121 | · | · | +49%2018–24 |
| Deerfield19 sales | · | · | · | $87 | $108 | · | $134 | $124 | $128 | $118 | +36%2020–26 |
| Shannon Woods18 sales | $94 | $103 | $91 | $108 | $119 | · | $140 | · | $135 | · | +43%2017–25 |
| Cleveland Park15 sales | · | $94 | · | $100 | · | $91 | · | · | · | · | -4%2018–22 |
| Pine Meadow Place15 sales | · | $105 | $80 | $120 | · | $137 | · | · | $160 | $181 | +73%2018–26 |
| Shawnee Heights13 sales | · | $104 | $114 | · | · | · | $161 | $144 | · | · | +38%2018–24 |
| Edgewood11 sales | · | $115 | $118 | $121 | · | · | · | · | · | · | +5%2018–20 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports 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.
Leavenworth subdivisions
30 Leavenworth neighborhoods with recent sales
Leavenworth 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, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team.
City rules
Can I do that in Leavenworth?
The questions buyers ask before the fence goes up, from Leavenworth code, permit pages and local reporting. Rules change and HOA covenants can be stricter, so confirm with the city before you build.
Fences
Fence questions go to the City of Leavenworth’s Community Development office at 913-680-2626. Check with the city before you build, because permits are required before construction work begins.
Sheds/accessory buildings
The city requires a permit before any building, demolition, excavation, fill, grading, utility or construction activity, and work should not start until the permit is issued. Leavenworth uses the 2018 International Codes, and initial plan review can take up to 10 business days. To ask whether your project needs a permit, call 913-684-0378.
Trash & recycling
The City of Leavenworth Solid Waste Division provides curbside trash collection, and a city Recycling Center is located at Lawrence and Halderman. Residents can drop off furniture and other bulky items at the facility on Free First Saturdays. Questions go to the Municipal Service Center at 913-682-0650.
Yard waste
The city Brush Site at 1803 S. 2nd Street takes branches, small trees, leaves and grass clippings. From March through November it is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with fees for branch loads based on trailer length, and city residents with proof of residency can dump for free on the first Saturday of each month. Household trash and construction materials are not accepted.
Pet limits and licenses
Each residence may keep up to four dogs, four cats, or up to six animals combined with no more than four dogs. Dogs 3 months and older need a city license each year (April 1 to March 31): $10 if spayed or neutered, $20 if not, with a $10 late fee. New dogs must be registered within 30 days. One potbellied pig is allowed per dwelling with a $35 yearly permit.
Fireworks
Fireworks cannot be sold, possessed or set off anywhere inside Leavenworth city limits, including around the Fourth of July. Plan on a public show instead.
Garage sales
A $5 permit from the City Clerk is required for each sale, available online or in person. Each address may hold up to four sales per year, one per calendar quarter, and each sale may run up to three consecutive days.
Sidewalk snow removal
Owners must clear snow from the public sidewalk next to their property within 24 hours after the snow stops falling and keep the gutter in front clear (City Code Sec. 42-6). If it is not cleared, the city may clear it and bill the property. During a declared snow emergency, cars on emergency snow routes have two hours to move or may be towed.
Open burning
Burn barrels are not allowed in the city, and burning garbage is illegal. Brush and tree debris (not leaves) may be burned only with a Fire Department permit during two windows: April 1 to May 15 and October 1 to November 15. Call 913-758-2980 to request a permit.
RV, boat and trailer parking
From April 1 to October 31, up to two RVs, boats or trailers may be kept in the front or side yard on a paved or aggregate block surface, at least 10 feet from the curb and 2 feet from the side lot line, without blocking the sidewalk. From November 1 to March 31, front and side yard parking is limited to 72 hours per month; rear yard storage on a paved or block surface is allowed year-round.
Lawn height
Grass and weeds must be kept shorter than 12 inches, and noxious weeds must be removed. Plants along sidewalks and streets cannot block travel or sight lines.
Vehicles and yard parking
Vehicles may not be parked on the lawn, and all parking spaces must be paved; gravel is not allowed. Every vehicle must run and carry current registration, or be kept inside an enclosed building.
Swimming pools
A permit is required for any new above-ground or in-ground pool 24 inches deep or more, with a site plan showing setbacks. The pool needs a barrier at least 48 inches tall with no opening a 4-inch sphere can pass through, and gates must open outward and be self-closing and self-latching. The city follows the 2018 International Residential Code and 2018 International Pool and Spa Code.
Rental registration
All rental dwellings must be registered with the City Clerk. The fee is $20 per property held under the same owner name, and owners must report any changes in writing within 30 days.
Accessory dwelling units
An ADU may be approved by Special Use Permit in any residential district (Development Regulations Sec. 4.04). It must be 900 square feet or smaller and no more than 33 percent of the main home’s floor area, cannot have its own driveway entrance from the street, and the lot needs at least two off-street parking spaces not counting the garage. Either the main home or the ADU must be owner-occupied.
Short-term rentals
Renting out a home Airbnb-style is treated as a Residential Home Stay, which needs a Special Use Permit in the R1-6 district and must be registered with the City Clerk as a rental property. This comes from a 2022 Planning Commission case, so confirm with City Hall.
Chickens
Up to 15 domestic fowl (chickens, ducks and similar birds) are allowed per property, and no roosters. Birds must be kept at least 75 feet from any home other than the owner’s or tenant’s and may not run loose. A property with more than six animals in total needs a city permit ($25 to apply, $25 to renew).
Beekeeping
Apiaries are allowed by right in residential districts. Hives must sit at least 50 feet from any neighbor’s home and 15 feet from lot lines, sidewalks, alleys and rights-of-way, though the 15 feet can shrink if a barrier at least 6 feet tall blocks the bees’ flight path. No more than 3 hives may be within 200 feet of a neighbor’s home.
Home businesses
Home occupations are allowed if only household members who live there work in the business, it uses no more than 25% of one floor or 400 square feet, and it stays inside the house. A garage or accessory building needs a Special Use Permit. Two off-street parking spaces are required, and there can be no on-site retail sales or stock in trade. Uses such as auto repair for others, kennels, eating or drinking places and appliance repair are not allowed.
Solar panels
Private solar collection systems are a permitted accessory use in all residential districts, subject to the solar standards in Article 10 of the Development Regulations. Commercial solar systems need a Special Use Permit. Electrical work needs a separate permit from the city.
Building permits
Leavenworth requires a building permit for new homes, additions, major remodels, accessory buildings, decks and porches, pergolas, pools and hot tubs, roofs, and siding, window and door replacement. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work need separate permits. One-story sheds of 120 square feet or less are exempt but must meet setbacks. Initial review can take up to 10 business days; call 913-684-0378 or email permits@firstcity.org.
Moving in
Leavenworth utility providers
Who to call to turn things on. Providers can vary by address, so confirm before closing.
Evergy
Listed by the City of Leavenworth as the electric provider for home and business accounts.
Kansas Gas Service
Listed by the City of Leavenworth as the natural gas provider for home and business accounts.
Leavenworth Waterworks (Leavenworth Water Department)
Start service online or in person at 601 Cherokee St. at least two business days before move-in; a deposit and admin fee are billed by email after activation.
City of Leavenworth Public Works, Water Pollution Control
Sewer charges are handled by Public Works; for sewer emergencies, call the 24-hour line at 913-682-1090.
City of Leavenworth Solid Waste Division
The city provides curbside trash collection and runs a recycling center and brush site.
Local guide
Where to eat, shop and see a doctor
Named places in and near Leavenworth. Hours and ownership change, so call ahead. (Nobody paid to be on this list; we just like to eat.)
Where to eat
- Luigi’s Italian — Downtown Italian restaurant at 418 Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
- Mario’s Pizzeria & Gelato — Pizza and gelato next door to Luigi’s at 420 Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
- Burr Roasters — Coffee, sandwiches and sweets in the downtown district at 515 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
- Island Spice Jamaican Restaurant — Jamaican cooking and catering on Delaware Street at 325 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS.
- Homer’s Drive In — Classic American drive-in and lunch spot at 1320 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS.
- Metropolitan Steakhouse — Casual American steakhouse at 1501 Metropolitan Ave., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Where to shop
- Historic Downtown Leavenworth — A 28-block downtown shopping district with more than 75 restaurants, shops, antique dealers, salons, galleries, pubs, breweries and a wine-tasting room.
- CJ Gift Company — Downtown gift boutique at 430 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
- Dad’s Toys & Trains — Toy and model-train shop at 417 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
- Kansas Country Store — Kansas-made goods, sweets and gifts at 728 Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
- Leavenworth Floral & Gifts — Florist and gift shop at 701 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Doctors & clinics
- Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center — Department of Veterans Affairs medical center at 4101 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66048.
- Leavenworth County Health Department — County public health office offering vaccines, preventive health services and WIC at 500 Eisenhower Road, Suite 101; call (913) 250-2000.
Living in Leavenworth
Leavenworth history, jobs and parks
A little history
Fort Leavenworth was established in 1827 as Cantonment Leavenworth by Col. Henry Leavenworth, and the town grew up just south of the post. Leavenworth was founded in 1854 and incorporated in 1855, making it the first city incorporated in Kansas Territory. In 1858 the city gave its name to the Leavenworth Constitution, one of the proposed territorial constitutions. The Edward Carroll House, a Victorian-era mansion, has operated as a house museum since 1965, and the city annexed Fort Leavenworth in 1977.
Where people work
Fort Leavenworth is the city’s largest employer by a wide margin. Other major employers include Leavenworth USD 453 and the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center. The city sits at the junction of U.S. 73 and K-92, which makes commutes to Kansas City-area job centers manageable.
Parks & outdoors
The Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department maintains more than 25 public parks, including Leavenworth Landing Park on the riverfront downtown, North Esplanade Park, Hawthorn Park and Stubby Park. The Riverfront Community Center, a former Union Station depot, has a gym, cardio room and indoor pool, and the Wollman Aquatic Center handles summer swimming. The city also has an off-leash dog park near the VA medical center.
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Sales tax
How Leavenworth’s sales tax compares
Leavenworth’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Quivira (no city sales tax) | Johnson | 7.975% | 1.475% |
| Easton | Leavenworth | 8.5% | 2.0% |
| Linwood | Leavenworth | 8.5% | 2.0% |
| McLouth | Jefferson | 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% |
| Basehor | Leavenworth | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Leawood | Johnson | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Kansas City | Wyandotte | 9.125% | 2.625% |
| Mission Hills | Johnson | 9.225% | 2.725% |
| Baldwin City | Douglas | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| Bonner Springs | Wyandotte | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| Tonganoxie | Leavenworth | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| Lawrence | Douglas | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Lenexa | Johnson | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Overland Park | Johnson | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Lansing | Leavenworth | 9.4% | 2.9% |
| 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% |
| Eudora | Douglas | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Leavenworth | Leavenworth | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Lecompton | Douglas | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Shawnee | Johnson | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| De Soto | Johnson | 9.725% | 3.225% |
| Mission | Johnson | 9.725% | 3.225% |
| Edgerton | Johnson | 9.975% | 3.475% |
| Fairway | Johnson | 9.975% | 3.475% |
| Edwardsville | Wyandotte | 10.0% | 3.5% |
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.
Leavenworth FAQ
Leavenworth, KS: the questions people ask most
Who provides water in Leavenworth?
Leavenworth Waterworks provides water service. You can apply online or in person at 601 Cherokee St. at least two business days before your start date, and the office can be reached at 913-682-1513.
Who picks up trash in Leavenworth?
The City of Leavenworth Solid Waste Division provides curbside trash collection. The city also runs a recycling center at Lawrence and Halderman and a brush site for yard waste; call 913-682-0650 with questions.
Do I need a permit to build a fence or shed in Leavenworth?
The city requires a permit before building or construction work begins. For fences, call Community Development at 913-680-2626; for other projects, call the permits office at 913-684-0378 to ask whether a permit is needed.
What is the population of Leavenworth?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Leavenworth’s population at 37,012 as of July 1, 2025. The 2020 Census counted 37,351 residents.
What school district serves Leavenworth?
Most of Leavenworth is served by Leavenworth USD 453, which operates Anthony, David Brewer and Henry Leavenworth elementary schools, Earl Lawson Early Education Center, Third Avenue School, Richard Warren Middle School, Leavenworth High School and Leavenworth Virtual School. Fort Leavenworth USD 207 serves the fort, and a small southern part of the city lies in Lansing USD 469.
Is the Centennial Bridge into Missouri being replaced?
Yes. KDOT is designing a replacement for the Centennial Bridge (K-92) over the Missouri River. Construction is expected to start in early 2027, and the new bridge is expected to open in 2029. The existing bridge is planned to stay open during construction, apart from limited temporary closures. The city says the new bridge will have no tolls and will include a dedicated lane for bikes and pedestrians.
What is planned for the old Leavenworth Plaza mall site on 4th Street?
A private developer, Leavenworth Destination Development, LLC, is pursuing a STAR bond district for the former Leavenworth Plaza Mall at 4th and Idaho streets. The district covers about 50 acres along 4th Street, including the mall site and Abeles Field at 4th and Poplar. Plans call for retail, fast food and possibly a sit-down restaurant at the mall site, with a required major tourist attraction at Abeles Field. The City Commission held a public hearing on Oct. 13, 2026. The Leavenworth Times reported on Nov. 4, 2026 that approval of the ordinance creating the district has been delayed, and a new vote date had not been confirmed as of early November.
When does the Leavenworth City Commission meet?
Regular City Commission meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall, 100 N. 5th Street, with study sessions on the third Tuesday when scheduled. Agenda packets are posted on the city website by 3 p.m. the Friday before each meeting.
Will the proposed STAR bond project at the old Leavenworth Plaza mall site raise property taxes?
According to the City of Leavenworth, no. STAR bonds are repaid from state and local sales tax collected inside the district, and the city says the project will not raise residents’ property taxes. Under a pre-development agreement, the developer also pays the city’s legal and financial consultant costs.
What is the sales tax rate in Leavenworth?
9.5% inside city limits as of October 2026 (state, Leavenworth 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 7.975% in Lake Quivira to 10.0% in Edwardsville. Rates can differ by address. Look up any address with the Kansas Department of Revenue rate locator. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue, October 2026.
What steps remain before the STAR bond project at the old Leavenworth Plaza mall site can be built?
Once the City Commission has acted on the roughly 50-acre district along 4th Street, which covers the former mall at 4th and Idaho and Abeles Field at 4th and Poplar, the developer must submit a full project plan to the Kansas Department of Commerce. A third-party feasibility study and the Commerce Secretary’s sign-off follow, along with a second public hearing and city vote on the completed plan, as state law requires. As of mid-October 2026, no tenants had signed, and the developer’s attorney said bonds would likely be issued in the first quarter of 2027 if investors are found.
How large is the proposed STAR bond district on 4th Street in Leavenworth?
The proposed district covers roughly 50 acres along 4th Street, including the former Leavenworth Plaza mall site at 4th and Idaho streets and Abeles Field at 4th and Poplar streets. As of mid-October 2026, no tenants had signed on, and the developer’s attorney expected any bonds to be issued in the first quarter of 2027 at the earliest.
Is Ray Miller Park part of the proposed STAR bond project?
Not in the current proposal. The city has said Ray Miller Park, at 4th Street and Muncie Road, could be part of a future phase, and KCTV5 reported in October 2026 that the park faces additional state and federal restrictions.
Where is Abeles Field, and is it part of the proposed STAR bond district?
Abeles Field is at 4th and Poplar streets and has not been used since 2018. It sits inside the proposed STAR bond district of about 50 acres along 4th Street, which also takes in the former Leavenworth Plaza mall site at 4th and Idaho streets. The City Commission held its public hearing on the district on Oct. 13, 2026. The final vote on the ordinance creating the district had been expected Oct. 27, but the Leavenworth Times reported on Nov. 4, 2026 that the vote has been delayed.
When could STAR bonds for the old Leavenworth Plaza mall project be issued?
At the City Commission’s Oct. 13, 2026 hearing, the developer’s attorney said bond issuance is likely in the first quarter of 2027. Before that, the developer must submit a full project plan to the Kansas Department of Commerce, a third-party feasibility study must be completed, the finished plan must return to the City Commission for another public hearing and vote, and bond investors must agree to finance it.
Have any businesses signed on to the proposed STAR bond project on 4th Street?
Not as of mid-October 2026. Current plans call for retail, fast food and possibly a sit-down restaurant at the former mall site, with a major tourist attraction planned for Abeles Field, but no tenants or specific attraction had been announced. City officials have said the project is not guaranteed.
Who is the developer behind the proposed STAR bond project at the old Leavenworth Plaza mall site?
The developer is Leavenworth Destination Development, LLC, led by Rick Worner, with Dave Murfin as financial partner, according to the City of Leavenworth.
Does the proposed STAR bond district in Leavenworth have to include a tourist attraction?
Yes. Under the proposal, the roughly 50-acre district along 4th Street, covering the former Leavenworth Plaza mall site at 4th and Idaho and Abeles Field at 4th and Poplar, must include a major tourist attraction at Abeles Field. KCTV5 reported in October 2026 that the attraction had not been finalized and that the developer must include it in the full project plan sent to the Kansas Department of Commerce.
How is property tax figured on a home in Leavenworth?
Per the City of Leavenworth’s Budget Basics page, residential property tax is figured as appraised value x the 11.5% residential assessment rate x the combined mill levy (mills divided by 1,000). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The City sets its own levy, and the county, school district and other taxing units add their own levies to the same bill.
When does the City of Leavenworth set its annual budget?
The city’s fiscal year runs January 1 through December 31. Per the City’s Budget Basics page, the City Manager submits the proposed budget by August 15, and the City Commission adopts it by August 25, after a public budget hearing.
Is a large data center planned in Leavenworth County?
A hyperscale data center and power plant called Project Bluestem has been proposed on more than 1,000 acres south of Tonganoxie, near the I-70 interchange, about 20 miles south of the City of Leavenworth. As of fall 2026 it was early in Leavenworth County’s application process, and the county had not set a timeline for a decision.
Sources: census.gov, en.wikipedia.org, leavenworthcounty.gov, leavenworthks.gov, lvnwater.com, usd453.org, va.gov
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