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Important notice - The tax bills are printed on a white post card with a yellow strip on the front. Please do not mistake them for junk mail.
MERCER COUNTY TAXPAYERS NOTICE
The 2026 county tax bills are now due and payable. If you do not receive your bill by October 7, 2026, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 859-734-6344. When mailing your payment, please include your copy of the tax bill or include the bill number on your check. If you wish to receive a receipt, please enclose a self-adressed stamped envelope.
The following are collection dates for the tax bills:
2% discount Oct 1 thru Nov 1, 2026
Face Amount Nov 2 thru Dec 31, 2026
5% penalty Jan 1 thru Jan 31, 2027
10% penalty March 1 thru May 15, 2027
Payments made during the 10% penalty period, Feb 1 thru April 15, are subject to an additional 10% add-on sheriff's fee. Under provisions of House Bill 262, the Sheriff's Office will be required to transfer all unpaid tax bills to the Mercer County Clerk's Office at the close of business on April 15, 2027 The County Clerk will then add on additional fees and interest.
Remember, we are located in the old Gateway building at 207 W. Lexington St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 126, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday thru Friday. We also have a drop box on the front of the building that can be used for tax payments for those who want to drop off their payments after hours or on weekends.
If you are 65 years or older or disabled you need to call the PVA's office at 859-734-6330 to sign up for the Homestead Exemption if you have not already done so.
You may access property tax information by clicking on the link above. This is informational data only and it is updated periodically.
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