Breathitt County, KY Property Taxes (2026)

Breathitt County owners pay a median of $521 a year on a median home value of $61,800, an effective rate of 0.84%. That's the 19th-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

0.84%

19th highest of 120 in KY

Median annual bill

$521

~$43/month

Median home value

$61,800

Kentucky county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Breathitt County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Breathitt County's 0.84% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$519
Savings at 10–15% off
$52–$78
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Breathitt County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S. property tax rates

Breathitt County0.84%
Kentucky county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Breathitt County's effective property tax rate is 0.84%, vs. 0.72% for the median Kentucky county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 19th 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 Breathitt County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Breathitt 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 $521 bill, 10–15% off is $52–$78 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kentucky

Kentucky homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Breathitt 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 Breathitt County, Kentucky?
The median effective property tax rate in Breathitt County is 0.84%: a median annual bill of $521 on a median home value of $61,800. That's the 19th-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 Breathitt County?
The median Breathitt County property tax bill is $521 a year, about $43 a month, compared with a Kentucky county median of $935.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Breathitt County?
The deadline to appeal in Breathitt County is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Breathitt County a high property tax area?
Breathitt County's 0.84% effective rate is above the Kentucky county median of 0.72% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 19th-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Breathitt County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Wolfe County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $391

Magoffin County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $643

Perry County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $661

Owsley County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $562

Lee County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $696

Knott County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $536

Morgan County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $802

Leslie County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $532

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