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Hardin County, KY Property Tax Calculator
Hardin County homeowners pay a median $1,480 a year in property tax, 0.66% of a median $225,800 home: below Kentucky's 0.75% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Hardin County by home value, at 0.66%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $721 | $60 |
| $170,000 | $1,114 | $93 |
| $230,000 | $1,507 | $126 |
| $340,000 | $2,227 | $186 |
| $450,000 | $2,948 | $246 |
Hardin County against Kentucky and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County | 0.66% | $1,480 | $225,800 | $67,647 |
| 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 Hardin 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.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Hardin County?
The effective rate is 0.66%: a median $1,480 a year on a median $225,800 home. That's the 15th highest of the 19 Kentucky counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Hardin County?
About $2,620 a year, $218 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Hardin County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Its rate is below the state's 0.75%. Across Kentucky, covered counties range from 0.57% to 1.01%.
How do I lower my Hardin 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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