Kenton County, KY Property Tax Calculator
Kenton County homeowners pay a median $2,395 a year in property tax, 0.98% of a median $244,400 home: above Kentucky's 0.75% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Kenton County by home value, at 0.98%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,960 | $163 |
| $300,000 | $2,940 | $245 |
| $400,000 | $3,920 | $327 |
| $500,000 | $4,900 | $408 |
| $750,000 | $7,350 | $613 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,800 | $817 |
Kenton County against Kentucky and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton County | 0.98% | $2,395 | $244,400 | $80,548 |
| 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 Kenton 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 Kenton County?
The effective rate is 0.98%: a median $2,395 a year on a median $244,400 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 19 Kentucky counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Kenton County?
About $3,920 a year, $327 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Kenton 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 Kenton 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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