Franklin County, KY Property Tax Calculator
Franklin County homeowners pay a median $1,716 a year in property tax, 0.79% of a median $216,600 home: above Kentucky's 0.75% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Franklin County by home value, at 0.79%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,584 | $132 |
| $300,000 | $2,376 | $198 |
| $400,000 | $3,168 | $264 |
| $500,000 | $3,960 | $330 |
| $750,000 | $5,940 | $495 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,920 | $660 |
Franklin County against Kentucky and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 0.79% | $1,716 | $216,600 | $65,298 |
| Kentucky | 0.75% | $1,544 | $205,600 | $63,726 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Franklin County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Franklin County?
The effective rate is 0.79%: a median $1,716 a year on a median $216,600 home. That's the 9th highest of the 19 Kentucky counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Franklin County?
About $3,168 a year, $264 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Franklin County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Its rate is above the state's 0.75%. Across Kentucky, covered counties range from 0.57% to 1.01%.
How do I lower my Franklin County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.