Harlan County, KY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Harlan County is 0.99%, above the Kentucky median of 0.77% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $722 a year on a home worth $73,100.
- Effective rate
- 0.99%
- Median annual bill
- $722
- Median home value
- $73,100
- Rank in Kentucky
- 3of 120
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,980 | $165 |
| $300,000 | $2,970 | $248 |
| $400,000 | $3,960 | $330 |
| $500,000 | $4,950 | $413 |
| $750,000 | $7,425 | $619 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,900 | $825 |
Harlan County compared with Kentucky and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County | 0.99% | $722 | $73,100 |
| Kentucky median | 0.77% | $1,472 | $192,300 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Harlan County, KY?
The median effective property tax rate in Harlan County is 0.99% of home value, above the Kentucky median of 0.77% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $722 a year on a median home value of $73,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Harlan County?
About $3,960 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.99%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Harlan County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Harlan County ranks 3 of 120 Kentucky counties by effective rate. The Kentucky median is 0.77% and the median bill is $1,472.