Property Tax in Boone County
via TaxByCounty
Boone tops nation in tax burden
Boone County's 0.898% effective tax rate substantially exceeds the national median of 0.85%, placing it in the top 30% of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median annual property tax of $2,273 approaches the national median of $2,690, reflecting both high home valuations and aggressive tax rates.
Kentucky's priciest tax jurisdiction
At 0.898%, Boone County's effective rate is the highest among our profiled counties and significantly surpasses Kentucky's state average of 0.719%. Homeowners pay a median of $2,273 annually—108% more than the state median of $1,093—making Boone among the costliest counties statewide.
Steepest burden in greater Cincinnati area
Boone County's 0.898% rate towers above neighboring Campbell and Kenton counties in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati metro region. Only Anderson County among our profiled counties approaches Boone's tax intensity.
What $253,200 home costs annually
A median Boone County home valued at $253,200 generates approximately $2,273 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage interest and insurance, homeowners face combined annual costs near $2,394—the highest of our surveyed counties.
High taxes make appeals essential
In Boone County's expensive market, even small percentage reductions in assessed value translate to $300–$500+ in annual savings. Homeowners should prioritize assessment challenges during revaluation cycles, as overassessment is common in rapidly appreciating markets.