Johnson County, KY Property Taxes (2026)

Johnson County owners pay a median of $808 a year on a median home value of $125,300, an effective rate of 0.64%. That's the 89th-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

0.64%

89th highest of 120 in KY

Median annual bill

$808

~$67/month

Median home value

$125,300

Kentucky county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Johnson County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Johnson County's 0.64% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$802
Savings at 10–15% off
$80–$120
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Johnson County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S. property tax rates

Johnson County0.64%
Kentucky county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Johnson County's effective property tax rate is 0.64%, vs. 0.72% for the median Kentucky county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 89th 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 Johnson County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Johnson 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 $808 bill, 10–15% off is $81–$121 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kentucky

Kentucky homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Johnson 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 Johnson County, Kentucky?
The median effective property tax rate in Johnson County is 0.64%: a median annual bill of $808 on a median home value of $125,300. That's the 89th-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 Johnson County?
The median Johnson County property tax bill is $808 a year, about $67 a month, compared with a Kentucky county median of $935.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Johnson County?
The deadline to appeal in Johnson County is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Johnson County a high property tax area?
Johnson County's 0.64% effective rate is below the Kentucky county median of 0.72% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 89th-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Johnson County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lawrence County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $733

Magoffin County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $643

Martin County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $657

Floyd County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $697

Elliott County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $671

Morgan County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $802

Pike County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $758

Carter County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $622

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