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1. Why did I receive a real estate tax bill?

Tax bills are mailed to the last property owner of record. Occasionally recent property sales will not be reflected in the tax roll. Please contact our Revenue Department if you believe the tax bill you received is meant for someone else.

2. How is real estate property tax determined?

Property tax assessment and tax rate are the two factors that determine your tax bill.

Kentucky State law (KRS 160.460) requires all real property be assessed “at one hundred percent (100%) of fair cash value, the Kentucky Constitution (Section 172) defines assessed value as “the price [property] would bring at fair voluntary sale.” The Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator’s office (PVA) makes its determination of assessed value by evaluating recent sale prices of similar property, improvements made to property, its location and sales demand.

State, County and City governments, and School Boards, set property tax rates. The City of Jeffersontown’s 2020 property tax rate is $0.1401 per $100 of assessed value (ie, $100,000 assessed value = $141.10 tax bill)

3. What if my property is not worth the PVA’s assessed value?

Property owners that believe their property’s assessed value is incorrect can appeal their tax assessment with the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) during the annual Open Inspection Period (OIP). Each year the OIP begins the first Monday in May and continues for a thirteen-day period, including two Saturdays.

Contact the PVA for more information on the appeals process. Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator

4. Are there any tax exemptions available for property owners?

Yes. Two exemptions are available for qualifying property owner(s).

The Homestead Exemption is available to property owners that are 65 years old, or older.

The Disability Exemption is available to property owners that have been classified as totally disabled by any public or private retirement system.

In 2020 property owners eligible for either exemption will have $39,300 subtracted from their property’s total assessment. This decrease in assessed value will discount your tax bill by $55.06. (ie, ($39,300 assessment / 100) x $0.1401 tax rate = $55.06 tax discount)

5. I pay my taxes to my mortgage company’s escrow account; will my mortgage company pay this tax?

Mortgage companies are provided copies of all tax bills. Contact your mortgage company to determine whether this tax is to be paid from your mortgage escrow account.

6. What if I sold/bought property during the tax year?

Typically when real estate is sold the seller pays a pro-rated amount of tax to buyer to cover the period of time the seller owned property during tax year, the buyer then becomes responsible for all property tax. Mortgage companies often require tax be collected and paid at closing, or held in tax escrow until the tax bill becomes due.

Contact your closing agent or mortgage company to determine the status of the tax bill.

7. When are real estate property taxes due?

Tax bills are mailed to property owners of record each year during the first week of October. There is a 2% discount for tax paid on or before October 31st of each year; thereafter the base amount of tax is due by December 31st.

Tax bills are considered delinquent as of January 1st at which time a one time 6% penalty is assessed and interest begins to accrue at a rate of 6% per annum on the unpaid balance.

8. How do I pay a Jeffersontown real estate tax bill?

Make payment payable to: City of Jeffersontown.

To pay by check or money order, mail your payment and tax coupon to:
City of Jeffersontown
P.O. Box 991457
Jeffersontown, KY 40269-1457

To pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or ACH click the ‘Online Payment’ button at the bottom of this page, then select ‘Real Estate Taxes’.  Credit card and ACH payments are subject to a convenience fee of 2.50% with a minimum of $1.95 for credit cards or $1.50 for echecks will be added to total tax bill. 

 Payments can be made in person at:

Jeffersontown City Hall
10416 Watterson Trail

Jeffersontown, KY 40299

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

9. What happens if I cannot pay my real estate property tax?

Real estate property taxes that remain unpaid as of May 1st following the tax year will be assessed a lien and lien release recording fee and have a city tax lien filed against the property with the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office. Tax liens will be released when tax, penalty and interest arrearage has been paid in full.

10. My tax bill was mailed to the wrong address, how can I correct the mailing address?

The Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) maintains Tax bill mailing address for Jeffersontown and Jefferson County Sheriff.

Contact the PVA to change your tax bill mailing address
Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator

11. How can I find out the status of a Jeffersontown real estate tax bill?

Property tax information can be obtained from View and Pay Property Taxes.