41059 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 41059 (Melbourne, Kentucky) pay a median of $1,982/year in property taxes on homes valued at $212,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.93%, which is 24% above the Kentucky state average of 0.75%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 41059 is approximately $165, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Campbell County. This is $885 more than the Kentucky average of $1,097/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kentucky, 41059 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 40204 (0.93%) and 42355 (0.93%).

In Melbourne, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $53,667, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kentucky has no annual increase cap for homeowners — your Campbell County property will be reassessed to market value upon sale by the county PVA. Campbell County (Northern Kentucky area) offers homestead exemptions for primary residences and senior/disabled exemptions; file with the Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator before the annual filing deadline (typically mid-year) to claim your exemption. Contact the Campbell County PVA immediately after closing to request exemption forms and confirm the current exemption amount and deadline.