Kentucky property tax calculator
Estimate your Kentucky property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.74%, #31 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Kentucky property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County | 0.56% | $971 | $150,800 |
| Allen County | 0.57% | $1,046 | $192,300 |
| Anderson County | 0.72% | $1,697 | $225,100 |
| Ballard County | 0.66% | $1,065 | $145,800 |
| Barren County | 0.59% | $1,212 | $178,000 |
| Bath County | 0.56% | $850 | $129,800 |
| Bell County | 0.57% | $723 | $89,000 |
| Boone County | 0.84% | $2,372 | $277,300 |
| Bourbon County | 0.57% | $1,627 | $229,300 |
| Boyd County | 0.79% | $1,156 | $130,700 |
| Boyle County | 0.76% | $1,731 | $209,900 |
| Bracken County | 0.73% | $1,149 | $125,000 |
| Breathitt County | 0.66% | $510 | $70,300 |
| Breckinridge County | 0.54% | $916 | $156,700 |
| Bullitt County | 0.84% | $2,050 | $247,200 |
| Butler County | 0.50% | $645 | $111,100 |
| Caldwell County | 0.52% | $643 | $118,500 |
| Calloway County | 0.61% | $1,195 | $183,200 |
| Campbell County | 1.06% | $2,556 | $252,000 |
| Carlisle County | 0.51% | $945 | $120,400 |
| Carroll County | 0.62% | $1,070 | $140,900 |
| Carter County | 0.45% | $649 | $132,800 |
| Casey County | 0.54% | $812 | $136,300 |
| Christian County | 0.59% | $1,126 | $173,600 |
| Clark County | 0.75% | $1,451 | $205,800 |
| Clay County | 0.49% | $634 | $90,700 |
| Clinton County | 0.42% | $637 | $122,200 |
| Crittenden County | 0.47% | $731 | $127,300 |
| Cumberland County | 0.51% | $760 | $141,100 |
| Daviess County | 0.81% | $1,675 | $199,900 |
| Edmonson County | 0.51% | $881 | $160,300 |
| Elliott County | 0.50% | $755 | $123,500 |
| Estill County | 0.63% | $799 | $119,500 |
| Fayette County | 0.84% | $2,542 | $293,500 |
| Fleming County | 0.57% | $866 | $134,700 |
| Floyd County | 0.67% | $748 | $98,700 |
| Franklin County | 0.73% | $1,716 | $216,600 |
| Fulton County | 0.64% | $634 | $79,100 |
| Gallatin County | 0.71% | $1,476 | $178,200 |
| Garrard County | 0.59% | $1,422 | $204,900 |
| Grant County | 0.66% | $1,432 | $209,500 |
| Graves County | 0.58% | $970 | $147,800 |
| Grayson County | 0.50% | $930 | $164,600 |
| Green County | 0.17% | $817 | $125,000 |
| Greenup County | 0.94% | $1,171 | $134,000 |
| Hancock County | 0.66% | $930 | $141,200 |
| Hardin County | 0.63% | $1,480 | $225,800 |
| Harlan County | 0.74% | $732 | $73,700 |
| Harrison County | 0.50% | $1,328 | $202,100 |
| Hart County | 0.68% | $965 | $146,000 |
| Henderson County | 0.86% | $1,548 | $171,900 |
| Henry County | 0.73% | $1,611 | $197,900 |
| Hickman County | 0.55% | $779 | $115,700 |
| Hopkins County | 0.73% | $1,104 | $142,800 |
| Jackson County | 0.47% | $687 | $111,500 |
| Jefferson County | 0.85% | $2,136 | $248,400 |
| Jessamine County | 0.73% | $1,960 | $268,100 |
| Johnson County | 0.57% | $792 | $120,200 |
| Kenton County | 0.96% | $2,395 | $244,400 |
| Knott County | 0.51% | $571 | $77,000 |
| Knox County | 0.54% | $779 | $118,700 |
| Larue County | 0.58% | $1,104 | $183,500 |
| Laurel County | 0.49% | $906 | $159,500 |
| Lawrence County | 0.61% | $793 | $111,700 |
| Lee County | 0.76% | $705 | $83,900 |
| Leslie County | 0.67% | $563 | $69,000 |
| Letcher County | 0.67% | $648 | $67,400 |
| Lewis County | 0.50% | $617 | $96,000 |
| Lincoln County | 0.64% | $1,066 | $147,300 |
| Livingston County | 0.54% | $770 | $125,600 |
| Logan County | 0.65% | $1,010 | $164,900 |
| Lyon County | 0.57% | $1,196 | $189,500 |
| Madison County | 0.71% | $1,698 | $232,000 |
| Magoffin County | 0.40% | $694 | $89,000 |
| Marion County | 0.60% | $1,157 | $168,100 |
| Marshall County | 0.67% | $1,252 | $173,800 |
| Martin County | 0.56% | $716 | $86,900 |
| Mason County | 0.64% | $1,055 | $161,500 |
| McCracken County | 0.79% | $1,410 | $188,100 |
| McCreary County | 0.47% | $554 | $85,300 |
| McLean County | 0.66% | $954 | $148,500 |
| Meade County | 0.66% | $1,408 | $207,900 |
| Menifee County | 0.45% | $644 | $125,800 |
| Mercer County | 0.72% | $1,672 | $202,300 |
| Metcalfe County | 0.51% | $743 | $110,200 |
| Monroe County | 0.56% | $891 | $115,900 |
| Montgomery County | 0.75% | $1,265 | $172,200 |
| Morgan County | 0.54% | $780 | $118,200 |
| Muhlenberg County | 0.59% | $790 | $127,400 |
| Nelson County | 0.74% | $1,891 | $238,000 |
| Nicholas County | 0.51% | $729 | $123,000 |
| Ohio County | 0.58% | $753 | $121,400 |
| Oldham County | 0.92% | $3,519 | $393,100 |
| Owen County | 0.64% | $1,220 | $168,700 |
| Owsley County | 0.58% | $570 | $80,100 |
| Pendleton County | 0.65% | $1,275 | $159,800 |
| Perry County | 0.60% | $643 | $91,800 |
| Pike County | 0.64% | $772 | $112,000 |
| Powell County | 0.50% | $875 | $141,100 |
| Pulaski County | 0.50% | $1,057 | $166,900 |
| Robertson County | 0.39% | $893 | $165,100 |
| Rockcastle County | 0.49% | $596 | $123,600 |
| Rowan County | 0.56% | $885 | $161,800 |
| Russell County | 0.50% | $929 | $163,200 |
| Scott County | 0.62% | $1,908 | $288,500 |
| Shelby County | 0.73% | $2,339 | $304,800 |
| Simpson County | 0.61% | $1,371 | $229,400 |
| Spencer County | 0.65% | $2,188 | $330,000 |
| Taylor County | 0.61% | $1,202 | $174,200 |
| Todd County | 0.55% | $909 | $166,700 |
| Trigg County | 0.63% | $1,162 | $207,700 |
| Trimble County | 0.56% | $1,139 | $172,000 |
| Union County | 0.80% | $927 | $104,500 |
| Warren County | 0.62% | $1,668 | $258,000 |
| Washington County | 0.58% | $1,174 | $179,200 |
| Wayne County | 0.50% | $758 | $135,700 |
| Webster County | 0.68% | $993 | $112,900 |
| Whitley County | 0.57% | $849 | $131,800 |
| Wolfe County | 0.37% | $414 | $75,800 |
| Woodford County | 0.67% | $2,108 | $299,700 |
Kentucky property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Kentucky?
Kentucky's average effective property tax rate is 0.74% of home value, which ranks #31 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Kentucky?
At the Kentucky average of 0.74%, about $2,960 a year. By county it ranges from about $680 in Green County (0.17%) to about $4,240 in Campbell County (1.06%).
Which Kentucky county has the highest property tax rate?
Campbell County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 1.06%. Green County has the lowest at 0.17%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Kentucky property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in Kentucky? See the Kentucky county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.