Hart County Property Taxes
Hart County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$78/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$124,600
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,186
$99/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$612
$51/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#84
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hart County, Kentucky
Hart County's tax rate exceeds national norm
At 0.750%, Hart County's effective property tax rate sits above the national median of 0.88% but close to the national average. However, Hart's median home value of $124,600 is less than half the national median of $281,900, resulting in a median property tax of just $935—one-third the national median.
Middle of the pack for Kentucky
Hart County's 0.750% effective rate sits just above Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, placing it in the middle tier among the state's 120 counties. The median property tax of $935 falls just below the state median of $1,093, reflecting Hart's lower home values.
Moderate rates in a high-tax region
Hart's 0.750% rate is lower than neighboring Henderson County (0.878%) and Henry County (0.821%), but higher than Harrison County (0.679%). For a county with modest home values, Hart's tax burden remains reasonable compared to regional counterparts.
Affordable taxes on modest homes
A median Hart County home valued at $124,600 carries an annual property tax of $935. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,186 annually in total taxes, while those without mortgages pay $612—making Hart an affordable option for buyers on a budget.
Appeal your assessment if overvalued
Hart County homeowners should verify their assessed values against comparable local sales; overassessment is common even in lower-value markets. Filing an appeal with the county assessor costs nothing and could reduce your annual tax burden.
How Hart County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hart County
0.75%
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.