Property Tax in Wayne County
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Wayne County offers Kentucky's lowest rates
Wayne County's effective tax rate of 0.578% ranks among the nation's lowest-tax jurisdictions, well below the national median of 0.84%. At just $703 annually, Wayne County homeowners pay roughly one-quarter of the national median property tax of $2,690.
Lowest-taxed county in Kentucky
Wayne County's 0.578% effective rate is the lowest among Kentucky's 120 counties, dramatically below the state average of 0.719%. The median property tax of $703 is the smallest in the state, nearly 36% below Kentucky's median of $1,093.
Clear winner for tax-conscious buyers
Wayne County's 0.578% rate substantially undercuts every neighbor: Whitley County at 0.657%, Union County at 0.787%, Washington County at 0.716%, and Webster County at 0.985%. For those prioritizing low property taxes, Wayne County has no peer in the region.
Just $703 on median home value
The median Wayne County home, valued at $121,700, triggers approximately $703 in annual property taxes—the lowest median bill in Kentucky. With mortgage escrow included, costs rise to roughly $975 per year.
Even low assessments can be appealed
While Wayne County taxes are lowest statewide, homeowners shouldn't assume their assessment is accurate without review. An appeal costs nothing and may reveal additional savings or errors in your property record.