Kansas City, MO CAM Reconciliation Guide
Vacancy rates, property tax system, operating expense benchmarks, and market-specific CAM billing considerations for Kansas City, MO commercial landlords.
Current Vacancy Rates
Source: CBRE/JLL Q4 2025 Market Reports
Average CAM per Square Foot
Property Tax System
Jackson County Assessment Department / Johnson County (KS) Appraiser
MO: File appeal with County Board of Equalization by July (even-year reassessment). KS: File with county appraiser by March 15, then State Board of Tax Appeals. Two-state metro.
MO: ~1.5-2.0%; KS: ~1.4-1.8% (32% assessment ratio in MO; 25% in KS for commercial)
Key Submarkets
CAM Billing Considerations
- Two-state metro (MO/KS) with completely different assessment systems and schedules
- Missouri reassesses in even years only; Kansas annually
- Kansas STAR bonds and Missouri TIF districts create tax incentive complexity
- Tornado alley — severe weather insurance costs are material
- Jackson County assessment controversies have caused major value swings
BOMA Kansas City
Market Context
Kansas City's split across Missouri and Kansas creates parallel tax systems with different assessment ratios, schedules, and appeal processes. A single portfolio spanning both states requires dual reconciliation approaches.
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