Erlanger property tax: where it goes
A Erlanger house pays 1.555% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $209,000 of market value, that's about $3,250 a year.
Tax is levied on fair market assessment set by the Kenton County PVA, taxed per $100 of assessed value.
The state (10.3 cents per $100), Kenton County (11.3 cents), Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools (94.5 cents for 2026-27) and City of Erlanger (24.1 cents, fiscal year July 2026 to June 2027) rates are 2026 rates. The health, PDS, library and extension rates are the 2025 rates from the Kenton County PVA's table, because 2026 rates for them were not posted when we checked.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $209,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Kentucky (state rate) | 0.103% | $215 |
| Kenton County Fiscal Court | 0.113% | $236 |
| Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools (schools) | 0.945% | $1,975 |
| Health district | 0.023% | $48 |
| Planning and Development Services (PDS) | 0.018% | $38 |
| Kenton County Public Library | 0.101% | $211 |
| Cooperative Extension | 0.011% | $23 |
| City of Erlanger | 0.241% | $504 |
| Total | 1.555% | $3,250 |
2026 tax year, Kenton County.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+: homestead exemption. Owners 65 or older (or totally disabled) who own and occupy their home as of January 1 can apply for the homestead exemption; for 2025 and 2026 the amount is $49,100. If only one spouse is 65, the age requirement is met. How: Apply to the Kenton County PVA during the year you want the exemption, with a Kentucky driver's license or state ID as proof of age.
- Totally disabled owners: disability exemption. Owners classified as totally disabled under a federal program or a retirement system, who kept that classification for the entire year and received disability payments under it, can take $49,100 off their assessed value for 2025 and 2026. How: Apply to the Kenton County PVA before December 31.
- Pay your county tax bill by November 1 for 2% off. Kenton County tax bills paid October 1 to November 1 are the face amount less 2%; from November 2 to December 31 the face amount is due. How: Pay online through Kenton County Online Records, or in person at a Heritage Bank location through the Sheriff's partnership.
- Pay your City of Erlanger tax bill in October for 2% off. The City of Erlanger's property taxes are due October 1, 2026, with a 2% discount if paid during October 2026; they become delinquent after December 31, 2026. How: Pay online, or at the City Clerk's office at 505 Commonwealth Ave., or at Heritage Bank.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Oct 1 – Nov 1 (today) | Pay the Kenton County tax bill at the face amount less 2%. |
| Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2026 (today) | Pay the City of Erlanger tax bill with a 2% discount; it becomes delinquent after December 31, 2026. |
| Nov 2 – Dec 31 (in 11 days) | Pay the Kenton County tax bill at the face amount. |
| Dec 31 | Apply for the disability exemption before December 31. |
| Jan 1 – Jan 31 | Unpaid Kenton County tax bills are the face amount plus 5%. |
| Feb 1 – Apr 15 | Unpaid Kenton County tax bills are the face amount plus 10% plus 10%; after April 15 they go to the County Clerk with added penalties and fees. |
Pay or manage it
- Pay your City of Erlanger property tax ↗
- Kenton County Sheriff: property tax information and payments ↗
Sources
- Kenton County Fiscal Court Ordinance 226.33, 2026 tax rates (PDF, via LINK nky)
- WBKO: Kentucky state real property tax rate drops to 10.3 cents for 2026
- Kenton County PVA: 2025 Real Estate Tax Rates (PDF)
- Kenton County PVA: Tax Information
- Kenton County PVA: Homestead Exemption
- Kenton County PVA: Disability Exemption
- Kenton County Sheriff: Property tax FAQ and collection schedule
- LINK nky chart data: Northern Kentucky school district tax rates (CSV)
- City of Erlanger: FY27 tax rates ordinance
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.