The city plans to enact at least two rebate programs for Wichita residents if a new sales tax is approved by voters on March 3.
The 1% sales tax would help pay for property tax relief, among other things. However, city leaders have acknowledged that increasing the sales tax could hurt lower-income families and those on fixed incomes.
Here’s what we know about the rebate programs. Details on how to apply are still being decided:
Homestead Property Tax Relief Program
The city said it could provide hundreds of dollars in property tax rebates each year for low-income residents, much like what is done at the state level…