Tax Collection

The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for collecting property taxes.  Tax bills are mailed out to the property owners at the end of September and collection begins October 1st of each year.  We no longer mail tax bills to mortgage companies.  If you have questions concerning your tax bill please call the office at (502)839-4021 between 7am-5pm Monday through Friday.

If you are 65 or older (or 100% disabled) please contact the PVA’s Office at (502)839-4061 to receive the Homestead Exemption.

Payments made:

October 1st – November 1st receive a 2% discount

November 2nd – December 31st face value of tax bill

January 1st – January 31st receive 5% penalty

February 1st – Close of business April 15th receive a 10% penalty + 10% Sheriff’s add on fee 

Payment can be made in the form of check, cash or money order.  Partial payments are not accepted at this time.  Postmarks DO NOT apply, payment must be received in the office by the dates specified above.

**All delinquent tax bills will be forwarded to the County Clerk’s Office as of the close of business on April 15. In addition to the penalties and fees that are applied by the Sheriff’s Office all payments made in the County Clerk’s Office are subject to a 20% County Attorney’s Fee, a 10% County Clerk’s Fee and interest at 1% per month. The delinquency is also subject to being sold to a Third Party in the summer.