When are property taxes due in Carroll County, Kentucky?

Carroll County property taxes are due Varies by county. This deadline applies to all counties in Kentucky.

How do I pay Carroll County, Kentucky property taxes?

You can pay Carroll County property taxes via Online, mail, in-person.

Carroll County Property Tax Due Date

Q: What is the penalty for late property tax payment in Carroll County, Kentucky?

The late payment penalty in Carroll County is 5% penalty after the face-amount period, then 10% plus a 10% sheriff's add-on until mid-April, when unpaid bills go to the County Clerk; exact dates depend on when the county mails bills.

Kentucky

2026 Property Tax Due Dates

Due Date

Varies by county

Face amount; a 2% discount applies for about the first month after bills are mailed (usually by November 1)

The exact date is set locally — confirm it with the Carroll County Sheriff.

Carroll County collects property tax in a single annual payment, not two installments like many other counties.

Penalty: 5% penalty after the face-amount period, then 10% plus a 10% sheriff's add-on until mid-April, when unpaid bills go to the County Clerk; exact dates depend on when the county mails bills

Payment Methods

Online, Mail, In-Person

Carroll County Sheriff

How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

By Mail

Mail check payable to Carroll County Sheriff

In Person

Visit the Sheriff's office

About Property Taxes in Kentucky

Kentucky property taxes are administered at the county level, with property assessed at 100% of fair cash value by the county property valuation administrator (PVA). Tax bills are mailed in the fall with a discount period for early payment. Kentucky also taxes some tangible personal property (for businesses), but residential personal property like vehicles is taxed separately through local registration fees in most jurisdictions.

Payment & Assessment

Kentucky property taxes offer a discount for early payment: 2% discount: If paid by November 1 Face value: November 2 through December 31 5% penalty: January 1 through April 30 10% penalty: May 1 and later; sheriff's tax bill transferred to county clerk Most counties offer online payment. Contact your county sheriff's office (which collects property taxes in Kentucky) for payment options.

Statewide framework for Kentucky. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.

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About Carroll County

Carroll County is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its county seat is Carrollton. The county was formed in 1838 and named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence. It is located at the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers.

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