Property Tax

City of Berea property tax bill cards will be mailed by September 15, 2023. Property tax bill information is also available through the Property Tax Search Portal below or contact the Berea Finance office at 859-986-7218.

**Please note this is the blue cards only. Madison County taxes are paid at the Sheriffs Office in Richmond** 

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The 2023 Property Tax Rates are $0.095 per $100 of assessed value. To calculate your property tax, use the following formula:

Assessed Property Value Divided By 100 Times $0.095

(Example: Property tax on a $100,00 home is calculated as 100,000 / 100 * $0.095 = $95.00)

Property Tax payments can be made via the following:

• Online – Online payments are available using the link below. You will need to have your bill number and payment amount ready. Online payments are subject to a 2.75% convenience fee for credit cards or a $1.50 fee for ACH check payments.

PAY ONLINE   CITY PROPERTY TAXES ONLY!

County property taxes can be paid at https://secure.cpteller.com/onetax/EKMmcHn0ctlv/accept_terms

• By Mail – Payment can be mailed to 212 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40403. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelop if you would a receipt mailed back to you.
• Drop Box – Payments can be dropped in the drop box at 212 Chestnut Street next to the drive-thru window during non-office hours.
• In Person – Payments can be made at 212 Chestnut St Berea KY 40403. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. City Hall will be Closed on the following dates:
  • November 10, 23 & 24
  • December 25, 26 & 29
  • January 1

2% Discount if paid/postmarked by November 30, 2023
Face Amount if paid/postmarked by December 31, 2023
10% Penalty + 10% Interest per Annum if paid after December 31, 2023

Assessments are prepared by the Madison County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA). Property tax rates, due dates, penalty and interest amounts are determined annually by the Berea City Council based on assessed values provided by the Madison County Property Valuation Administrator (859-623-5410). Per Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) the owner for a particular tax year is determined by owner of record as of January 1 of that tax year.

Property tax bills are mailed to the address on file with the Madison County PVA. For changes of address or information regarding assessments and exemptions, please contact the Madison County PVA at (859) 623-5410 or visit their website at qpublic.net/ky/madison/.

For other questions, please contact the Finance Department at (859) 986-7218.