The proposed property tax rates for Covington are out, and Covingtonians can expect a lower tax rate on real estate but a higher rate for personal property, also called tangible property. That means if the assessed value of your property only saw a modest increase this year, then you’ll pay less in taxes, according to […]
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Kenton County Fiscal Court eyes lower property tax rates for 2026
The Kenton County Fiscal Court is looking to lower its two primary property tax rates for this fiscal year. The county commissioners performed a first reading of the new rates on Tuesday evening. They will then vote on the new tax rates at their meeting on Sept. 8 at the Historic Kenton County Courthouse in […]
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Independence eyes tax rate cut despite red ink projections
Independence is looking to lower its property tax rate again this year, but homeowners shouldn’t expect much of a difference in their bill. The city council performed a first reading of its property tax rates Monday night. They will cast a final vote on the rates on Monday, Sept. 14. The proposed real estate property […]
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What the Boone County School Board’s vote means for your property tax bill
The Boone County School Board unanimously voted Monday night to lower property tax rates across the county, but Kentucky state representatives say property owners will still see higher tax bills. “The property assessments in Boone County have gone up 21.9%. So that means our property values are so much higher, so the tax rate is […]
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Erlanger’s property tax rate is dropping, but businesses could pay more on everything that’s not nailed down
Erlanger has released its proposed property tax rates for this fiscal year and will vote on them at a special city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The proposed real estate property tax rate is $0.241 per $100 of property valuation. That’s a reduction from last year’s rate of $0.244 per $100 of property valuation. […]
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Holiday Inn among most delinquent tax payers in Covington, according to city
What you need to know The Holiday Inn on Third Street and an absentee landlord are among the property owners who owe the highest amount of delinquent property taxes in Covington, according to the city. Now a new proposal is aiming to balance the city’s books. Covington Commissioner James Toebbe first proposed the measure last […]
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Independence opposes bill to partially abolish property tax
What you need to know Independence has passed a resolution opposing a bill, which is currently moving through the legislative process in Frankfort, that would abolish property taxes on primary residences and vehicles. “While I love the idea of no longer paying property taxes, as somebody who’s been sitting up here (in the mayor’s seat) […]
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Fort Wright to see lowest property tax rate since 2008
Fort Wright City Council held its first reading this week of the proposed 2025-2026 property tax rate. The real property tax rate will decrease, and the personal (“tangible”) property rate will stay the same at 3.85%. “The proposal this year is a fairly substantial tax cut,” Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter said. “As a whole, […]
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Ludlow raises taxes after stalled votes
What you need to know Ludlow City Council voted to raise its property tax rates Thursday evening after all three of the rates that had been previously proposed, including one would have kept the rates unchanged, failed to garner either enough votes or even a motion and a second from council. “I would advise against […]
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Covington considers raising property tax rates
The Covington Board of Commissioners is considering raising both its real estate property tax rate and its personal property tax rate. The commissioners will cast their final votes on the rates next week. The board performed a first reading of the ordinance establishing the tax rates for the 2026 fiscal year, which runs from July […]
