Jefferson County, KY Property Tax Calculator
Jefferson County homeowners pay a median $2,136 a year in property tax, 0.86% of a median $248,400 home: above Kentucky's 0.75% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Jefferson County by home value, at 0.86%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,720 | $143 |
| $300,000 | $2,580 | $215 |
| $400,000 | $3,440 | $287 |
| $500,000 | $4,300 | $358 |
| $750,000 | $6,450 | $538 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,600 | $717 |
Jefferson County against Kentucky and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 0.86% | $2,136 | $248,400 | $69,866 |
| 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
The effective rate is 0.86%: a median $2,136 a year on a median $248,400 home. That's the 5th highest of the 19 Kentucky counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jefferson County?
About $3,440 a year, $287 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.