Shelby County, KY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Shelby County is 0.81%, above the Kentucky median of 0.77% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,248 a year on a home worth $277,500.
- Effective rate
- 0.81%
- Median annual bill
- $2,248
- Median home value
- $277,500
- Rank in Kentucky
- 26of 120
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,620 | $135 |
| $300,000 | $2,430 | $203 |
| $400,000 | $3,240 | $270 |
| $500,000 | $4,050 | $338 |
| $750,000 | $6,075 | $506 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,100 | $675 |
Shelby County compared with Kentucky and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 0.81% | $2,248 | $277,500 |
| 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 Shelby County, KY?
The median effective property tax rate in Shelby County is 0.81% of home value, above the Kentucky median of 0.77% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,248 a year on a median home value of $277,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Shelby County?
About $3,240 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.81%, 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 Shelby County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Shelby County ranks 26 of 120 Kentucky counties by effective rate. The Kentucky median is 0.77% and the median bill is $1,472.