41016 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 41016 (Covington, Kentucky) pay a median of $1,948/year in property taxes on homes valued at $151,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.29%, which is 71% above the Kentucky state average of 0.75%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 41016 is approximately $162, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kenton County. This is $851 more than the Kentucky average of $1,097/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kentucky, 41016 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 42032 (1.28%) and 40171 (1.28%).

In Covington, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $61,748, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kentucky reassesses property at fair market value upon sale with no statewide cap on increases — you will receive a new assessment notice after closing from the Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator. Kenton County provides a Homestead Exemption for primary residences and a Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption (age 65+); file your application with the Kenton County PVA within 30 days of purchase to lock in your exemption status. Contact the Kenton County PVA at (859) 292-3840 to request the appropriate exemption form and learn your county's appeal deadline.