Owsley County Property Tax Rate
Kentucky
Owsley County, Kentucky has an effective property tax rate of 0.71%, which is 23% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $80,100, homeowners pay approximately $570 per year in property taxes. Owsley County ranks #50 out of 120 counties in Kentucky for property tax rates. Since 2020, the median bill has risen 1.6% while home values gained 18.8%.
$570
Per year
$80,100
2024 estimate
2.57%
Median income: $22,188
#50
of 120 counties in KY
Tax Breakdown
With Mortgage
$766
median annual tax
Without Mortgage
$484
median annual tax
Homeowners with a mortgage in Owsley County pay on average $282 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.
How Owsley County Compares
Top Counties in Kentucky
Historical Property Tax Trends
Between 2020 and 2024, the median property tax bill in Owsley County rose 1.6% (from $561 to $570), while the median home value climbed 18.8%. The effective tax rate fell from 0.83% to 0.71% over the same period.
| Year | Median Tax | Median Home Value | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $561 | $67,400 | 0.83% |
| 2021 | $564 | $69,600 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | $598 | $78,500 | 0.76% |
| 2023 | $562 | $79,900 | 0.70% |
| 2024 | $570 | $80,100 | 0.71% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Kentucky Property Tax Exemptions
Available to Owsley County homeowners
General Homestead
$46,350 of assessed value (adjusted biennially)
Homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled
Disabled Veteran
$46,350 of assessed value (same as homestead; adjusted biennially)
Totally disabled veterans
Not sure which exemption applies to you? See our full homestead exemption guide for all 50 states, including amounts and application deadlines.
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Estimated Annual Property Tax
$2,130
$178/month · Rate: 0.71%
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.