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Laurel County, KY Property Tax Calculator
Laurel County homeowners pay a median $906 a year in property tax, 0.57% of a median $159,500 home: below Kentucky's 0.75% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Laurel County by home value, at 0.57%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | $454 | $38 |
| $120,000 | $682 | $57 |
| $160,000 | $909 | $76 |
| $240,000 | $1,363 | $114 |
| $320,000 | $1,818 | $151 |
Laurel County against Kentucky and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel County | 0.57% | $906 | $159,500 | $57,771 |
| 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 Laurel 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 Laurel County?
The effective rate is 0.57%: a median $906 a year on a median $159,500 home. That's the 19th highest of the 19 Kentucky counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Laurel County?
About $2,272 a year, $189 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Laurel 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 Laurel 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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