When are property taxes due in Russell County, Kentucky?

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

How do I pay Russell County, Kentucky property taxes?

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

Russell County Property Tax Due Date

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

The late payment penalty in Russell 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 Russell County Sheriff.

Russell 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

Russell County Sheriff

How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

By Mail

Mail check payable to Russell 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 Russell County

Russell County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,991. Its county seat is Jamestown and its largest city is Russell Springs. The county was formed on December 14, 1825, from portions of Adair, Cumberland and Wayne Counties and is named for William Russell.

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