The Homestead claim (K-40H) allows a rebate of a portion of the property taxes paid on a Kansas resident's homestead. How do I claim a Homestead refund?When Kansas enacted the Homestead Property Tax Refund Act in 1970, it became the sixth state to enact a "circuit-breaker" style of property tax relief. Must have filed a Kansas Homestead Claim in the last 3 years to be eligible to file online. To complete a filing using WebFile, a KanAccess account is required. The Homestead Act is a State program designed to refund a portion of the property taxes paid on a Kansas resident's homestead. Calculate how much you'll pay in property taxes on your home, given your location and assessed home value.