Greenup County, KY Property Taxes (2026)

Greenup County owners pay a median of $1,273 a year on a median home value of $135,300, an effective rate of 0.94%. That's the 7th-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

0.94%

7th highest of 120 in KY

Median annual bill

$1,273

~$106/month

Median home value

$135,300

Kentucky county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Greenup County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Greenup County's 0.94% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,272
Savings at 10–15% off
$127–$191
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Greenup County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S. property tax rates

Greenup County0.94%
Kentucky county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Greenup County's effective property tax rate is 0.94%, vs. 0.72% for the median Kentucky county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 7th 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 Greenup County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Greenup 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 $1,273 bill, 10–15% off is $127–$191 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kentucky

Kentucky homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Greenup 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 Greenup County, Kentucky?
The median effective property tax rate in Greenup County is 0.94%: a median annual bill of $1,273 on a median home value of $135,300. That's the 7th-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 Greenup County?
The median Greenup County property tax bill is $1,273 a year, about $106 a month, compared with a Kentucky county median of $935.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Greenup County?
The deadline to appeal in Greenup County is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Greenup County a high property tax area?
Greenup County's 0.94% effective rate is above the Kentucky county median of 0.72% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Greenup 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

Boyd County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $1,233

Lewis County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $558

Elliott County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $671

Lawrence County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $733

Rowan County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $862

Fleming County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $824

Morgan County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $802

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