KentuckyKY
Effective tax rate
0.80%
Median home value
$192,200
Median annual tax
$1,538
National rank
#30
Counties
120
Counties in Kentucky
Fulton County
1.06%Median value: $160,645
Union County
1.06%Median value: $216,432
Webster County
1.06%Median value: $118,458
Todd County
1.06%Median value: $174,245
Nicholas County
1.06%Median value: $230,031
Robertson County
1.06%Median value: $132,058
Bath County
1.06%Median value: $187,844
Monroe County
1.05%Median value: $217,821
Metcalfe County
1.05%Median value: $119,847
Trigg County
1.05%Median value: $175,634
Lyon County
1.05%Median value: $231,420
Caldwell County
1.05%Median value: $133,447
Crittenden County
1.05%Median value: $189,233
Livingston County
1.05%Median value: $245,020
Ballard County
1.05%Median value: $147,046
Carlisle County
1.05%Median value: $202,832
Hickman County
1.05%Median value: $258,619
Hart County
1.04%Median value: $219,210
Larue County
1.04%Median value: $121,237
Grayson County
1.04%Median value: $177,023
Breckinridge County
1.04%Median value: $232,809
Hancock County
1.04%Median value: $134,836
Ohio County
1.04%Median value: $190,622
McLean County
1.04%Median value: $246,409
Butler County
1.04%Median value: $148,435
Edmonson County
1.04%Median value: $204,222
Allen County
1.04%Median value: $260,008
Simpson County
1.04%Median value: $162,035
Rockcastle County
1.03%Median value: $220,599
Clay County
1.03%Median value: $122,626
Leslie County
1.03%Median value: $178,412
Knott County
1.03%Median value: $234,199
McCreary County
1.03%Median value: $136,225
Wayne County
1.03%Median value: $192,011
Clinton County
1.03%Median value: $247,798
Cumberland County
1.03%Median value: $149,824
Adair County
1.03%Median value: $205,611
Russell County
1.03%Median value: $261,397
Green County
1.03%Median value: $163,424
Perry County
1.02%Median value: $221,988
Breathitt County
1.02%Median value: $124,015
Lee County
1.02%Median value: $179,801
Owsley County
1.02%Median value: $235,588
Wolfe County
1.02%Median value: $137,614
Menifee County
1.02%Median value: $193,401
Bath County
1.02%Median value: $249,187
Montgomery County
1.02%Median value: $151,213
Powell County
1.02%Median value: $207,000
Estill County
1.02%Median value: $262,786
Jackson County
1.02%Median value: $164,813
Rowan County
1.01%Median value: $125,404
Carter County
1.01%Median value: $181,190
Elliott County
1.01%Median value: $236,977
Morgan County
1.01%Median value: $139,003
Magoffin County
1.01%Median value: $194,790
Johnson County
1.01%Median value: $250,576
Martin County
1.01%Median value: $152,603
Lawrence County
1.01%Median value: $208,389
Letcher County
1.01%Median value: $264,175
Harlan County
1.01%Median value: $166,202
Spencer County
1.00%Median value: $126,793
Henry County
1.00%Median value: $182,579
Trimble County
1.00%Median value: $238,366
Carroll County
1.00%Median value: $140,392
Gallatin County
1.00%Median value: $196,179
Owen County
1.00%Median value: $251,965
Pendleton County
1.00%Median value: $153,992
Bracken County
1.00%Median value: $209,778
Mason County
1.00%Median value: $265,565
Fleming County
1.00%Median value: $167,591
Lewis County
1.00%Median value: $223,377
Grant County
0.99%Median value: $128,182
Harrison County
0.99%Median value: $183,969
Anderson County
0.99%Median value: $239,755
Mercer County
0.99%Median value: $141,781
Boyle County
0.99%Median value: $197,568
Garrard County
0.99%Median value: $253,354
Lincoln County
0.99%Median value: $155,381
Casey County
0.99%Median value: $211,167
Taylor County
0.99%Median value: $266,954
Marion County
0.99%Median value: $168,980
Washington County
0.99%Median value: $224,767
Floyd County
0.98%Median value: $129,571
Barren County
0.98%Median value: $185,358
Greenup County
0.98%Median value: $241,144
Graves County
0.98%Median value: $143,171
Calloway County
0.98%Median value: $198,957
Hopkins County
0.98%Median value: $254,743
Marshall County
0.98%Median value: $156,770
Muhlenberg County
0.98%Median value: $212,556
Logan County
0.98%Median value: $268,343
Meade County
0.98%Median value: $170,369
Woodford County
0.98%Median value: $226,156
Nelson County
0.97%Median value: $186,747
Pike County
0.97%Median value: $242,533
Boyd County
0.97%Median value: $144,560
Pulaski County
0.97%Median value: $200,346
Laurel County
0.97%Median value: $256,133
Christian County
0.97%Median value: $158,159
Henderson County
0.97%Median value: $213,945
Whitley County
0.97%Median value: $115,972
Knox County
0.97%Median value: $171,758
Bell County
0.97%Median value: $227,545
Hardin County
0.96%Median value: $188,136
Daviess County
0.96%Median value: $243,922
Campbell County
0.96%Median value: $145,949
Bullitt County
0.96%Median value: $201,735
Madison County
0.96%Median value: $257,522
McCracken County
0.96%Median value: $159,548
Jessamine County
0.96%Median value: $215,335
Scott County
0.96%Median value: $117,361
Oldham County
0.96%Median value: $173,147
Shelby County
0.96%Median value: $228,934
Clark County
0.96%Median value: $130,960
Franklin County
0.95%Median value: $160,937
Jefferson County
0.95%Median value: $216,724
Fayette County
0.95%Median value: $118,750
Kenton County
0.95%Median value: $174,537
Boone County
0.95%Median value: $230,323
Warren County
0.95%Median value: $132,349
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Kentucky has an effective property tax rate of 0.80%, ranking #30 highest in the nation. The median home value is $192,200, and the median annual property tax payment is $1,538.
Property taxes in Kentucky are below the national median rate of 1.02%. This lower rate can make homeownership more affordable compared to many other states.
Property tax exemptions in Kentucky
Kentucky offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Kentucky?
Kentucky has an effective property tax rate of 0.80%, ranking #30 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $1,538 on a $192,200 home.
How does Kentucky property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Kentucky's rate of 0.80% is below the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Kentucky pay less relative to their home values.
Which county in Kentucky has the highest property tax?
Fulton County has the highest effective property tax rate in Kentucky at 1.06%.
Which county in Kentucky has the lowest property tax?
Warren County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Kentucky at 0.95%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Kentucky?
Kentucky offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.