Boyle County, KY Property Taxes (2026)

Boyle County owners pay a median of $1,712 a year on a median home value of $200,700, an effective rate of 0.85%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data, above the Kentucky county median of 0.72%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.85%

14th highest of 120 in KY

Median annual bill

$1,712

~$143/month

Median home value

$200,700

Kentucky county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Boyle County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Boyle County's 0.85% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,706
Savings at 10–15% off
$171–$256
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Boyle County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S. property tax rates

Boyle County0.85%
Kentucky county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Boyle County's effective property tax rate is 0.85%, vs. 0.72% for the median Kentucky county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 14th of 120 in Kentucky. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Boyle County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Boyle Property Valuation Administrator. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Boyle County deadline is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Property Valuation Administrator.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,712 bill, 10–15% off is $171–$257 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kentucky

Kentucky homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Boyle Property Valuation Administrator for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Boyle County, Kentucky?
The median effective property tax rate in Boyle County is 0.85%: a median annual bill of $1,712 on a median home value of $200,700. That's the 14th-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Boyle County?
The median Boyle County property tax bill is $1,712 a year, about $143 a month, compared with a Kentucky county median of $935.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Boyle County?
The deadline to appeal in Boyle County is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Boyle County a high property tax area?
Boyle County's 0.85% effective rate is above the Kentucky county median of 0.72% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Boyle County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Mercer County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $1,553

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,020

Garrard County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,344

Washington County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,205

Casey County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $810

Marion County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $1,124

Jessamine County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $1,889

Anderson County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $1,698

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