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Mission
Our Mission is to serve the public to the best of our ability, to make sound fiscal decisions, to maintain accurate and timely accounting records, to provide information and support, and to accomplish our goals with a sense of pride and a spirit of cooperation. The Finance Department consists of three divisions: Administration, Accounting & Budget, and Revenue.
Administration
The overall operation of the Finance Department is managed by the Finance Director to bring about the most effective use of the City's resources for all taxpayer services. Administration oversees the general operation, which includes, but is not limited to Budget Preparation, Accounting/Payroll, Debt Management, Budgeting Monitoring, Revenue Collection operations, Business License/Payroll Taxes, Cash/Investments Management, and technical assistance to other City departments, governmental agencies, and outside agencies.
Accounting & Budget
The Accounting & Budget Division is responsible for preparing financial reports, including monthly financial statements, the annual budget, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This division also processes bi-weekly payroll for all employees and prepares all manner of payroll-related reports. They receive and process all purchase requisitions entered by departments, issuing over 6,000 vendor payments a year.
Revenue
Revenue (270-444-8513) is responsible for the billing and collection of property tax bills, business licenses, payroll taxes, municipal insurance premium taxes, and all other miscellaneous revenue received from all sources. This division works closely with other departments for business licensing compliance and coordinates collection efforts with legal staff to collect delinquent accounts.
Financial Transparency
The City of Paducah provides a financial transparency portal that makes accessing public financial information more practical and efficient. Interested users can use Paducah Open Finance to navigate through an interactive site to gain a better understanding of the revenues collected and how those revenues are used in providing the best public service to our citizens.
The site is updated at the end of each business week and includes data from prior fiscal years for comparative purposes. It includes information on expenditures and revenue sources.
Financial transparency by providing access to timely, accurate records is part of our commitment to strong fiscal stewardship.
Payment Options
Payments for business licenses, property tax bills, building permits, fines, and liens can be made online, in-person at City Hall, or over the phone at 270-444-8513. In addition to cash, check, and/or e-check, the City of Paducah accepts credit and debit card payments.
- There is a flat fee of $1.50 per payment by e-check.
- A 3.75 percent service charge will apply on credit and debit card payments. Payment types include Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. The City does not charge or retain this service charge. There is a $2.50 minimum per transaction.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System - The City of Paducah offers an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System for the payment of property tax bills (real estate and personal property). This is a 24-hour service to pay property tax bills over the phone with a card or check without speaking to a finance agent. Services are offered in English and Spanish.
- There is a service fee of $0.50 per transaction in addition to e-check and credit card processing fees.
- Real Estate Tax IVR – 833-256-9146 (please have bill year and bill number ready)
- Personal Property Tax IVR – 866-800-3584 (please have bill year and bill number ready)
Visit Financial Transparency for information about the City's Budget, Annual Financial Report, Investment Fund and Payroll Tax, and Property Tax.
