Residential City Property Tax Rebate Program

Step 1.Understand Requirements 

In order to be eligible for the Residential City Property Tax Rebate Program your Household (all persons living at the residence) must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be the CURRENT owner and occupant of the residence
• Your property must have no code violations.
• All other properties owned by the applicant in Merriam must be code compliant. 
• You must be current on all property taxes and special assessments.
• City will only reimburse that portion of property tax paid by the owner/occupant
• Income eligibility will be based on the Household’s (all persons living at the residence) 2025 income.
• Your household income must be at or below the HUD Income Guidelines for 2025.

• Household members must provide their 2025 Federal Tax return as proof of income. For Household members that are not required to file a Federal Income Tax return, proof of social security, veteran, or other benefit payments will be accepted. 

Step 2.Gather Your Information

• Verify that you are current with all property taxes and special assessments. 
  • Note: Most residents will pay their 2025 property taxes in TWO installments. The first installment is in December 2025. The second installment is in May 2026.  Both payments must be paid prior to the city providing the rebate.
• Verify income eligibility.
• Provide your 2025 Federal Tax Returns.

Step 3.Submit Your Application 

Program applications are accepted between February 3–August 28, 2026, or until funding is depleted.

Property owner submits an application to Community Development.

Property owner is required to sign an affidavit attesting that they have provided income information for all household members residing in the dwelling. The affidavit must be notarized. Notaries are available at City Hall free of charge.

Print your application or pick up a copy at Merriam City Hall. 

(, 0B)Property Tax Rebate Application(PDF, 108KB)

Submit application form and a copy of your 2025 Federal Tax Return to Community Development at Merriam City Hall. 

Step 4.Staff Reviews Application

• Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.
• City staff will review Johnson County Property Tax records to determine the amount of Merriam Property Tax (rebate amount) and confirm that all property taxes have been paid.
• Following verification of the property owner making their May property tax payment, in full, the city will begin processing the application.
• Staff will complete an exterior inspection of your home to confirm there are no code violations. 

• The city will not process a rebate check until all of 2025 property taxes are paid in full.

Step 5.Follow up or Reimbursement

Staff will contact you if your application is missing information or you need to pay your taxes. If no additional information is needed, a reimbursement check will be mailed.