Elliott County, KY Property Taxes (2026)

Elliott County owners pay a median of $671 a year on a median home value of $97,400, an effective rate of 0.69%. That's the 71st-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data, below 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

0.69%

71st highest of 120 in KY

Median annual bill

$671

~$56/month

Median home value

$97,400

Kentucky county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Elliott County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Elliott County's 0.69% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$672
Savings at 10–15% off
$67–$101
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Elliott County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S. property tax rates

Elliott County0.69%
Kentucky county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Elliott County's effective property tax rate is 0.69%, vs. 0.72% for the median Kentucky county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 71st 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 Elliott County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Elliott 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 $671 bill, 10–15% off is $67–$101 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kentucky

Kentucky homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Elliott 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 Elliott County, Kentucky?
The median effective property tax rate in Elliott County is 0.69%: a median annual bill of $671 on a median home value of $97,400. That's the 71st-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 Elliott County?
The median Elliott County property tax bill is $671 a year, about $56 a month, compared with a Kentucky county median of $935.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Elliott County?
The deadline to appeal in Elliott County is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Elliott County a high property tax area?
Elliott County's 0.69% effective rate is below the Kentucky county median of 0.72% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 71st-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Elliott County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Carter County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $622

Morgan County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $802

Rowan County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $862

Lawrence County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $733

Johnson County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $808

Boyd County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $1,233

Magoffin County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $643

Menifee County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $558

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