What is the property tax rate in Louisville, KY?

Louisville has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.86%. On a median home valued at $221,500, homeowners pay approximately $1,902 per year in property taxes.

How does Louisville compare to Jefferson County?

Louisville's effective rate of 0.86% is equal to the Jefferson County average of 0.86%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,136, while Louisville homeowners pay an estimated $1,902.

How much are property taxes in Louisville on a $300,000 home?

Based on Louisville's effective rate of 0.86%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,580 per year, or about $215 per month.

Louisville Property Tax Rate

Jefferson County, Kentucky

0.86%effective rate

Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Homeowners in Louisville pay a median of $1,902 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $221,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.86%. This is roughly in line with the Jefferson County average of 0.86%.

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Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.86%

vs 0.86% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,902

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$221,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

627,210

Louisville, KY

How Louisville Compares

Louisville

0.86%

Jefferson County Average

0.86%

Kentucky Average

0.75%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Jefferson County

Compare property tax rates for 2 cities in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Louisville	627,210	$1,902	0.86%
Jeffersontown	28,988	$1,987	0.84%

About Property Taxes in Louisville

Property taxes in Louisville are collected by Jefferson County. Tax exemptions available to Jefferson County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Louisville. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Jefferson County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,580

$215/month · Rate: 0.86%

Jefferson County Property Taxes

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Kentucky Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.