Free Kentucky (KY) property tax calculator with 2026-specific rates. Calculate your exact property tax using real Kentucky data.
The average effective property tax rate in Kentucky is 0.8%. On a home valued at $190,000 (the state median), this equates to approximately $1,520 per year in property taxes.
Property taxes in Kentucky are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate. The effective rate averages 0.8% statewide, though rates vary by county and municipality.
Kentucky's average effective property tax rate of 0.8% is near the national average. The national average effective property tax rate is approximately 1.1%.