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Scott County, KY Property Tax Calculator
Scott County homeowners pay a median $1,908 a year in property tax, 0.66% of a median $288,500 home: below Kentucky's 0.75% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Scott County by home value, at 0.66%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | $925 | $77 |
| $220,000 | $1,454 | $121 |
| $290,000 | $1,917 | $160 |
| $430,000 | $2,842 | $237 |
| $580,000 | $3,834 | $319 |
Scott County against Kentucky and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County | 0.66% | $1,908 | $288,500 | $85,158 |
| 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 Scott 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 Scott County?
The effective rate is 0.66%: a median $1,908 a year on a median $288,500 home. That's the 14th highest of the 19 Kentucky counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Scott County?
About $2,644 a year, $220 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Scott 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 Scott 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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