CountyTax

Kentucky property tax rates by county

Kentucky · #29 of 52 · 120 counties

0.75%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $1,544 · median home value $205,600

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Annual payment due Dec 31.

When it's due in Kentucky

All states
Annual payment
Due Dec 31
Late after Jan 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty5% penalty Jan 1-31; 21% penalty on Feb 1 (10% penalty + 10% sheriff collection fee + 1%/month interest under KRS 134.119)
Early-payment discount2% discount if paid on or before November 30 (KRS 134.015)
Appeal windowfirst Monday in May for 13 days (open inspection period) with county PVA / board of assessment appeals (KRS 133.120)

2% discount if paid by Nov 30; face amount due Dec 1-31; 5% penalty in Jan; 21% penalty starting Feb 1. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed Oct/Nov. Source: KRS 134.015, KRS 134.119, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Counties, highest rate first

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.