Pendleton County PVA

Under Kentucky State Law, these records are public information. Display of this information on the Internet is specifically authorized according to KRS 171.410. 

 

If you believe any data provided is inaccurate, or if you have any comments about this site, we would like to hear from you. Comments may be made by telephone at (859) 654-6055 or via e-mail to JohnE.Steele@KY.gov

 

While the office of the PVA has attempted to ensure that the data contained in this file is accurate and reflects the property’s characteristics, the PVA makes no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data. The PVA does not assume any liability associated with the use or misuse of this data.  

 

Tax Rates

 

The office of the PVA is not responsible for setting up or changing of the tax rates.

 

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The Appeals Process

 

Section 172 of the Constitution of Kentucky requires that all property be assessed for taxation at its fair cash value. The assessment date is January 1 of each year. Fair cash value is defined as the price a piece of property would bring with a voluntary sale and a willing buyer and seller. 

 

 

The Assessment Process 

 

The purpose of a property tax is to fairly distribute the necessary tax burden among all property owners based upon the market value of their property. Properties are appraised so that some of the costs associated with providing services, such as public education, fire and police protection, roads and utilities, can be allocated to property owners in proportion to the market value of their individual properties. 

 

 

 

Assessment Methods 

 

Market Value is how much property would sell for, in an open market, under normal conditions. Before assessing any parcel of property, the PVA estimates its market value. 

 

 

 

Intangible Property 

 

Intangible personal property has no intrinsic value - bonds, mortgages, notes, and accounts receivable are examples of Intangable Property.

 

 

 

Motor Vehicle Tax 

 

The centralized system for property tax assessments on motor vehicles is a piggyback program supported by the Automated Vehicle Information System (AVIS). 

 

 

 

Real Property 

 

All real property commonly known as real estate is assessed. KRS.132.690 states that each parcel of taxable real property or interest therein subject to assessment by the property valuation administrator shall be assessed annually by the PVA at its fair cash value in accordance with standards prescribed by the Revenue Cabinet. 

 

 

 

Tangible Property 

 

Tangible personal property is physical property, usually movable, that has value and utility in and of itself (examples: trade tools, fixtures, office equipment, inventory).