Mason County Property Taxes
Mason County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
8.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$83/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.63%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$157,500
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,241
$103/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$795
$66/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#29
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Mason County, Kentucky
Mason's rate ranks among nation's lowest
Mason County's 0.634% effective tax rate is less than one-quarter the national median tax bill of $2,690 on a $281,900 home, making it exceptionally tax-friendly by national standards. With a median home value of $157,500, Mason combines low rates with modest property values.
Mason lowest-rate county in Kentucky group
At 0.634%, Mason County boasts the lowest effective tax rate of any county in this analysis, falling 12% below Kentucky's 0.719% state average. The $998 median tax bill runs 9% above the state median of $1,093 despite the lowest tax rate.
Mason lowest by far among peers
Mason County's 0.634% rate decisively undercuts all regional neighbors: Marion County (0.708%), Magoffin County (0.728%), Marshall County (0.717%), Madison County (0.739%), McCracken County (0.734%), and Martin County (0.774%). Mason is the region's tax haven.
Median Mason home costs $998 annually
A typical $157,500 home in Mason County generates approximately $998 in yearly property taxes, or about $83 monthly for owners without mortgages. Mortgage-inclusive assessments bring the total to roughly $1,241.
Even Mason County has overpayment risk
Mason County's low rates don't guarantee fair assessments; homeowners still face potential overvaluation relative to recent market comparables. A simple appeal with the county assessor can verify whether your property is correctly valued and recover any overpayment.
How Mason County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mason County
0.63%
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.