​Did you know? Reno County shares sales tax revenue with all our cities

💬 Reno County wants your input!

We’re exploring community investment options and possible sales tax funding. To learn what matters most to you, we’ve partnered with Wichita State University’s Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC) to conduct a resident survey. About 4,000 randomly selected residents will receive the survey in November.  

How county funds pass through to cities
Did you know Reno County shares sales tax revenue with all our cities? The current 1-cent sales tax gets distributed proportionally based on population and property taxes levied - so all 15 cities in our county receive funding to help with their operations. 

How do cities use this money? Overwhelmingly for general operations rather than specific projects. We’re talking water and sewer systems, road maintenance, building repairs, equipment needs - the day-to-day essentials that keep communities running. Cities rely on this funding because they simply don't have enough revenue on their own to keep up with community needs. 

When we asked city officials about priorities going forward, infrastructure topped the list everywhere. It shows how valuable this county partnership really is!