Kenton County
Kenton County, Kentucky
1840 Simon Kenton Way
Suite 5200
Covington, Kentucky 41011
Tel: 859-392-1400
Fax: 859-392-1412
County Website: Kenton county
Assessor Website: Kenton county assessor
Kenton County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Determine if you are eligible to appeal.
- Obtain a copy of your property record card from the Kenton County PVA.
- Review your property record card and gather any supporting documentation.
- File a written appeal with the Kenton County Board of Assessment Appeals.
- Attend the hearing on your appeal.
- Wait for a decision on your appeal.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Kenton county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Kenton county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Kenton county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Kenton county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Kenton county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Kenton county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Kenton county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Kenton county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Kenton county Kentucky tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Kenton County
Homes in Kenton county have a median home value of $167,474.
Kenton county home values are ranked 13 out of 120 counties in the state of Kentucky for median home price. The average median home value in Kentucky is $109,045. Knott county has the lowest median price at $53,469. Oldham county has the highest median price at $299,390.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Kenton county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~28%.
The median household income in Kenton county is $66,541.
Compared to the state of Kentucky and the United States, Kenton county's median household income is higher than the state of Kentucky's average median household income of $46,716 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Kenton county's population has grown from 142,005 in 1990 to 169,064 in 2020, an increase of 19% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Kentucky's population has grown from 3,686,892 in 1990 to 4,505,836 in 2020, an increase of 22% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Kenton county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Kentucky and the United States.
Kenton County Kentucky Cities
Covington, Dixie, Erlanger, Independence, Latonia, Ludlow, Morning View, Rouse
Kenton County Kentucky Zipcodes
41011 / 41014 / 41015 / 41016 / 41017 / 41018 / 41051 / 41063 /
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