Harrison County Property Taxes
Harrison County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$107/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.68%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$188,900
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,492
$124/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$883
$74/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#42
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Harrison County, Kentucky
Harrison's tax rate beats national average
At 0.679%, Harrison County's effective property tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.88%, placing it in the lower third of all U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay $1,282 in median annual property tax—less than half the national median of $2,690—despite living in a state with an average rate of 0.719%.
Among Kentucky's lowest taxed counties
Harrison ranks near the bottom of Kentucky's 120 counties for property tax burden, with an effective rate just below the state average of 0.719%. This positions Harrison as a relatively affordable county for homeowners seeking to minimize annual tax obligations.
Lower than most surrounding counties
Harrison's 0.679% rate beats neighboring Henry County (0.821%) and Henderson County (0.878%), though it runs slightly higher than Jackson County's 0.638%. Among comparable mid-sized counties in the region, Harrison offers moderate tax relief for homeowners.
Median home, typical annual tab
A median-valued home in Harrison County at $188,900 generates approximately $1,282 in annual property taxes. For homeowners with mortgages, the total tax obligation including escrow reaches $1,492 per year; those paying outright owe $883.
Check if you're overassessed
Many Kentucky homeowners are unaware they may be overassessed on their property values. If your home's assessed value seems high compared to recent sales nearby, you can file a formal appeal with the county assessor's office—potentially lowering your annual tax bill.
How Harrison County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Harrison County
0.68%
Effective rate
Kentucky Avg
0.73%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.