Whitley County, KY Property Taxes (2026)

Whitley County owners pay a median of $792 a year on a median home value of $120,600, an effective rate of 0.66%. That's the 85th-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

0.66%

85th highest of 120 in KY

Median annual bill

$792

~$66/month

Median home value

$120,600

Kentucky county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Whitley County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Whitley County's 0.66% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$796
Savings at 10–15% off
$80–$119
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Whitley County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S. property tax rates

Whitley County0.66%
Kentucky county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Whitley County's effective property tax rate is 0.66%, vs. 0.72% for the median Kentucky county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 85th 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 Whitley County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Whitley 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 $792 bill, 10–15% off is $79–$119 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kentucky

Kentucky homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Whitley 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 Whitley County, Kentucky?
The median effective property tax rate in Whitley County is 0.66%: a median annual bill of $792 on a median home value of $120,600. That's the 85th-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 Whitley County?
The median Whitley County property tax bill is $792 a year, about $66 a month, compared with a Kentucky county median of $935.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Whitley County?
The deadline to appeal in Whitley County is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Whitley County a high property tax area?
Whitley County's 0.66% effective rate is below the Kentucky county median of 0.72% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 85th-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Whitley County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Knox County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $803

McCreary County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $565

Laurel County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $845

Bell County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $617

Pulaski County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,010

Clay County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $598

Wayne County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $703

Rockcastle County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $574

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