Property Tax Analysis for Fayette County, KY

Property tax rates, assessment ratios, and appeal potential in Fayette County.

Effective Tax Rate

0.9%

Annual Tax Bill

$2,281

Monthly Escrow

$190

Tax Burden

3.5% of income

Tax Assessment Details

Current Assessment

Market Value$247,900
Est. Assessed Value$210,715
Assessment Ratio~85%
Effective Rate0.9%

Appeal Potential

Potential Annual Savings$342
5-Year Savings$1,710
vs National Averagebelow (1.1%)
Appeal Success Rate~40-60%

About Property Taxes in Fayette County

Fayette County in Kentucky has an effective property tax rate of 0.9%, which is below the national average of 1.1%. On a median home value of $247,900, that translates to $2,281 annually or $190 per month in escrow.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Tax Foundation, county assessor records. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not tax advice.