Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Kentucky
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Kentucky, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: First, schedule a conference with the county Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) or a deputy before the end of the tax roll inspection period, which normally begins the first Monday in May and ends the third Monday in May (counties publish their schedules). Kentucky Department of Revenue, Office of Property Valuation, Appeals Process for Real Property Assessments, Form 62F003 (12-20)
| Appealing your assessment | First, schedule a conference with the county Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) or a deputy before the end of the tax roll inspection period, which normally begins the first Monday in May and ends the third Monday in May (counties publish their schedules). If the conference does not resolve it, obtain an appeal form from the county clerk, state your opinion of value, and file it with the county clerk no later than one working day after the inspection period closes. Appeals are heard by the three-member local board of assessment appeals; further appeals go to the state tax appeals board and then the courts. |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Kentucky?
First, schedule a conference with the county Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) or a deputy before the end of the tax roll inspection period, which normally begins the first Monday in May and ends the third Monday in May (counties publish their schedules). If the conference does not resolve it, obtain an appeal form from the county clerk, state your opinion of value, and file it with the county clerk no later than one working day after the inspection period closes. Appeals are heard by the three-member local board of assessment appeals; further appeals go to the state tax appeals board and then the courts.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.