How to Calculate Property Tax Bill

Date of Release: 
October 12, 2021

 

property tax noticeProperty Tax Notices Arriving in Early November

Property tax bills will be arriving around November 1. This graphic shows how the real estate tax is calculated for property owners within the Paducah city limits. You need to know your property’s assessed value and your school district. Please note that the City government does NOT set the city or county school tax rates.

Learn more by visiting http://paducahky.gov/property-tax.

Property owners will receive a separate bill from the McCracken County Sheriff for County government and other agencies.

Payment Options

In addition to cash and/or check, the City of Paducah accepts credit and debit card payments at City Hall. This service for in-person and over-the-phone payments provides a convenient way to pay for many of Paducah’s fees and charges. Services payable by credit or debit card include business licenses, property tax bills, building permits, fines, and liens. 

(Note: Effective  April 29, 2024, the service charge is 3.75 percent with a $2.50 minimum per transaction.) A 2.95 percent service charge will apply on credit and debit card payments. Payment types include American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. The City does not charge or retain this service charge. There is a $2.00 minimum per transaction.