Pendleton County, KY Property Taxes (2026)

Pendleton County owners pay a median of $1,246 a year on a median home value of $160,800, an effective rate of 0.77%. That's the 34th-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

0.77%

34th highest of 120 in KY

Median annual bill

$1,246

~$104/month

Median home value

$160,800

Kentucky county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Pendleton County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Pendleton County's 0.77% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,238
Savings at 10–15% off
$124–$186
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Pendleton County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S. property tax rates

Pendleton County0.77%
Kentucky county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Pendleton County's effective property tax rate is 0.77%, vs. 0.72% for the median Kentucky county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 34th 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 Pendleton County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Pendleton 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 $1,246 bill, 10–15% off is $125–$187 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kentucky

Kentucky homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Pendleton 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 Pendleton County, Kentucky?
The median effective property tax rate in Pendleton County is 0.77%: a median annual bill of $1,246 on a median home value of $160,800. That's the 34th-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 Pendleton County?
The median Pendleton County property tax bill is $1,246 a year, about $104 a month, compared with a Kentucky county median of $935.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Pendleton County?
The deadline to appeal in Pendleton County is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Pendleton County a high property tax area?
Pendleton County's 0.77% effective rate is above the Kentucky county median of 0.72% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 34th-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Pendleton County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Bracken County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,093

Grant County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,339

Campbell County

Rate: 1.06%

Median bill: $2,495

Harrison County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $1,282

Kenton County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $2,284

Robertson County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $828

Boone County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $2,273

Gallatin County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $1,368

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