Kentucky Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 120 Kentucky counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is Within 60 days of receipt.
Effective Tax Rate
0.72%
Lower than the national median of 0.84%
Median Home Value
$138,300
Median Annual Tax Bill
$935
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Kentucky?
Property taxes in Kentucky are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Kentucky counties is 0.72%, which is below the national median of 0.84%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.
All 120 Kentucky Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County → | 0.68% | $134,800 | $922 |
| Allen County → | 0.55% | $176,300 | $972 |
| Anderson County → | 0.80% | $213,200 | $1,698 |
| Ballard County → | 0.80% | $132,900 | $1,067 |
| Barren County → | 0.73% | $166,900 | $1,212 |
| Bath County → | 0.73% | $111,800 | $817 |
| Bell County → | 0.74% | $83,000 | $617 |
| Boone County → | 0.90% | $253,200 | $2,273 |
| Bourbon County → | 0.74% | $211,600 | $1,563 |
| Boyd County → | 0.98% | $126,300 | $1,233 |
| Boyle County → | 0.85% | $200,700 | $1,712 |
| Bracken County → | 0.94% | $116,400 | $1,093 |
| Breathitt County → | 0.84% | $61,800 | $521 |
| Breckinridge County → | 0.60% | $141,400 | $855 |
| Bullitt County → | 0.85% | $233,700 | $1,994 |
| Butler County → | 0.56% | $105,500 | $594 |
| Caldwell County → | 0.52% | $113,500 | $594 |
| Calloway County → | 0.67% | $181,200 | $1,215 |
| Campbell County → | 1.06% | $234,500 | $2,495 |
| Carlisle County → | 0.85% | $104,700 | $887 |
| Carroll County → | 0.76% | $129,800 | $982 |
| Carter County → | 0.49% | $126,100 | $622 |
| Casey County → | 0.60% | $135,700 | $810 |
| Christian County → | 0.71% | $149,200 | $1,065 |
| Clark County → | 0.73% | $197,900 | $1,448 |
| Clay County → | 0.68% | $87,300 | $598 |
| Clinton County → | 0.55% | $114,000 | $627 |
| Crittenden County → | 0.56% | $115,700 | $650 |
| Cumberland County → | 0.61% | $128,600 | $786 |
| Daviess County → | 0.86% | $185,800 | $1,595 |
| Edmonson County → | 0.58% | $136,600 | $795 |
| Elliott County → | 0.69% | $97,400 | $671 |
| Estill County → | 0.69% | $111,900 | $773 |
| Fayette County → | 0.89% | $272,100 | $2,425 |
| Fleming County → | 0.72% | $115,200 | $824 |
| Floyd County → | 0.75% | $93,300 | $697 |
| Franklin County → | 0.84% | $198,700 | $1,672 |
| Fulton County → | 0.72% | $78,100 | $562 |
| Gallatin County → | 0.81% | $169,400 | $1,368 |
| Garrard County → | 0.72% | $186,800 | $1,344 |
| Grant County → | 0.72% | $185,500 | $1,339 |
| Graves County → | 0.67% | $139,000 | $929 |
| Grayson County → | 0.56% | $160,100 | $896 |
| Green County → | 0.63% | $118,900 | $752 |
| Greenup County → | 0.94% | $135,300 | $1,273 |
| Hancock County → | 0.68% | $137,600 | $935 |
| Hardin County → | 0.70% | $205,900 | $1,451 |
| Harlan County → | 0.99% | $73,100 | $722 |
| Harrison County → | 0.68% | $188,900 | $1,282 |
| Hart County → | 0.75% | $124,600 | $935 |
| Henderson County → | 0.88% | $165,700 | $1,455 |
| Henry County → | 0.82% | $181,300 | $1,489 |
| Hickman County → | 0.82% | $92,300 | $756 |
| Hopkins County → | 0.82% | $128,800 | $1,057 |
| Jackson County → | 0.64% | $107,000 | $683 |
| Jefferson County → | 0.85% | $237,200 | $2,023 |
| Jessamine County → | 0.77% | $245,100 | $1,889 |
| Johnson County → | 0.64% | $125,300 | $808 |
| Kenton County → | 1.00% | $227,500 | $2,284 |
| Knott County → | 0.72% | $74,600 | $536 |
| Knox County → | 0.74% | $109,200 | $803 |
| Larue County → | 0.63% | $177,500 | $1,118 |
| Laurel County → | 0.59% | $143,400 | $845 |
| Lawrence County → | 0.68% | $108,100 | $733 |
| Lee County → | 0.85% | $82,100 | $696 |
| Leslie County → | 0.72% | $74,100 | $532 |
| Letcher County → | 0.93% | $70,500 | $657 |
| Lewis County → | 0.65% | $86,100 | $558 |
| Lincoln County → | 0.73% | $139,300 | $1,020 |
| Livingston County → | 0.63% | $116,300 | $731 |
| Logan County → | 0.62% | $151,500 | $945 |
| Lyon County → | 0.55% | $183,600 | $1,016 |
| Madison County → | 0.74% | $220,700 | $1,631 |
| Magoffin County → | 0.73% | $88,300 | $643 |
| Marion County → | 0.71% | $158,700 | $1,124 |
| Marshall County → | 0.72% | $173,700 | $1,246 |
| Martin County → | 0.77% | $84,900 | $657 |
| Mason County → | 0.63% | $157,500 | $998 |
| McCracken County → | 0.73% | $182,900 | $1,342 |
| McCreary County → | 0.73% | $77,000 | $565 |
| McLean County → | 0.68% | $145,600 | $984 |
| Meade County → | 0.71% | $195,000 | $1,386 |
| Menifee County → | 0.50% | $111,500 | $558 |
| Mercer County → | 0.82% | $189,700 | $1,553 |
| Metcalfe County → | 0.72% | $103,100 | $743 |
| Monroe County → | 0.77% | $116,300 | $892 |
| Montgomery County → | 0.75% | $163,800 | $1,222 |
| Morgan County → | 0.76% | $106,000 | $802 |
| Muhlenberg County → | 0.69% | $121,300 | $842 |
| Nelson County → | 0.80% | $224,100 | $1,782 |
| Nicholas County → | 0.57% | $119,600 | $679 |
| Ohio County → | 0.61% | $113,400 | $695 |
| Oldham County → | 0.92% | $375,000 | $3,454 |
| Owen County → | 0.75% | $165,000 | $1,231 |
| Owsley County → | 0.70% | $79,900 | $562 |
| Pendleton County → | 0.77% | $160,800 | $1,246 |
| Perry County → | 0.73% | $90,700 | $661 |
| Pike County → | 0.73% | $104,200 | $758 |
| Powell County → | 0.58% | $142,400 | $829 |
| Pulaski County → | 0.65% | $156,300 | $1,010 |
| Robertson County → | 0.67% | $123,400 | $828 |
| Rockcastle County → | 0.48% | $119,300 | $574 |
| Rowan County → | 0.55% | $155,900 | $862 |
| Russell County → | 0.59% | $148,200 | $872 |
| Scott County → | 0.68% | $264,200 | $1,800 |
| Shelby County → | 0.81% | $277,500 | $2,248 |
| Simpson County → | 0.64% | $195,700 | $1,246 |
| Spencer County → | 0.71% | $297,600 | $2,118 |
| Taylor County → | 0.72% | $163,700 | $1,174 |
| Todd County → | 0.55% | $157,400 | $870 |
| Trigg County → | 0.55% | $192,000 | $1,065 |
| Trimble County → | 0.68% | $172,700 | $1,175 |
| Union County → | 0.79% | $109,000 | $858 |
| Warren County → | 0.64% | $242,600 | $1,558 |
| Washington County → | 0.72% | $168,300 | $1,205 |
| Wayne County → | 0.58% | $121,700 | $703 |
| Webster County → | 0.98% | $97,600 | $961 |
| Whitley County → | 0.66% | $120,600 | $792 |
| Wolfe County → | 0.59% | $66,400 | $391 |
| Woodford County → | 0.74% | $270,400 | $2,003 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
1.06%
Campbell County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.48%
Rockcastle County
Highest Tax Bill
$3,454
Oldham County
Lowest Tax Bill
$391
Wolfe County
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- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (Within 60 days of receipt).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
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