Kentucky property tax
Effective rate
0.74%
Median home value
$217,447
Average annual tax
$1,609
Rank of 51
#22
1 = highest effective rate
Kentucky's rate is 0.16 points below the national average of 0.90%. On the median-priced Kentucky home, that's about $134 per month added to the mortgage payment.
Estimate your Kentucky property tax
Annual tax—
Monthly escrow—
At the average effective rate of 0.74%. Local county and municipal rates vary.
Tax on typical home values
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly escrow |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,850 | $154 |
| $400,000 | $2,960 | $247 |
| $600,000 | $4,440 | $370 |
How Kentucky compares
Illinois1.88%
Ohio1.36%
Missouri0.89%
Virginia0.78%
Indiana0.76%
Kentucky (this state)0.74%
West Virginia0.51%
Tennessee0.49%
National average0.90%
Homestead exemptions & relief
No traditional homestead exemption; exemptions available for seniors (65+) and disabled homeowners through property tax exemption programs