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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Property tax in Kentucky

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.