KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kansas is putting more than STAR bonds on the table to lure the Kansas City Chiefs across the state line.
The proposal outlines a 30-year agreement that could be extended for another 30 years.
Under the framework, Kansas would fund 65% of the project through STAR bonds, commit an additional 10% from the sports betting fund for future maintenance, repairs and operations, and exempt the development from property taxes.
The deal also clearly separates what the Chiefs pay in rent from what the state guarantees for stadium upkeep.
kmbc.com
by Brian Johnson & Nick Sloan
Dec 23, 2026