Kenton County, KY Property Taxes (2026)

Kenton County owners pay a median of $2,284 a year on a median home value of $227,500, an effective rate of 1.00%. That's the 2nd-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

1.00%

2nd highest of 120 in KY

Median annual bill

$2,284

~$190/month

Median home value

$227,500

Kentucky county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Kenton County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Kenton County's 1.00% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,275
Savings at 10–15% off
$228–$341
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Kenton County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S. property tax rates

Kenton County1.00%
Kentucky county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Kenton County's effective property tax rate is 1.00%, vs. 0.72% for the median Kentucky county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 2nd 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 Kenton County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Kenton 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 $2,284 bill, 10–15% off is $228–$343 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kentucky

Kentucky homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Kenton 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 Kenton County, Kentucky?
The median effective property tax rate in Kenton County is 1.00%: a median annual bill of $2,284 on a median home value of $227,500. That's the 2nd-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 Kenton County?
The median Kenton County property tax bill is $2,284 a year, about $190 a month, compared with a Kentucky county median of $935.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Kenton County?
The deadline to appeal in Kenton County is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Kenton County a high property tax area?
Kenton County's 1.00% effective rate is above the Kentucky county median of 0.72% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Kenton County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Campbell County

Rate: 1.06%

Median bill: $2,495

Boone County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $2,273

Pendleton County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $1,246

Grant County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,339

Gallatin County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $1,368

Bracken County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,093

Owen County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $1,231

Harrison County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $1,282

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