Each year, you can contest your current property assessment. To learn more about how to contest your assessment, visit the PVA Online Conference page.
FAQs
The neighbor next door gets a discount, why don’t I?
The discount your neighbor may be getting is an exemption because they are elderly or disabled.
Why did my assessment increase or decrease this year?
Your assessment increase or decrease in value may be based on a recent reassessment based on current market values. Other factors that may affect your current value are: new construction or an addition to an existing property; the removal of a house or building,
Why can’t I contest my assessment when I receive my property tax bill?
Appeals must be processed at a specific time to accommodate the tax calendar so that tax rolls are set before tax rates are determined and tax bills printed. By law (KRS 133.120), property owners who wish to contest their assessment must first hold a conference with the PVA office.
How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for an assessment exemption?
You can find out if you’re eligible for an exemption in the Exemptions section of this website. There you will find information on Homestead/Disability Exemptions, Exemptions for Religious Groups and Exemptions for Non-Profit Groups.
How can I find more detailed information about a certain property?
You can obtain more detailed information by subscribing to the PVA website, find out more in the Subscription Search Service area, or visit the PVA office or any branch of the Louisville Free Public Library.
Can I get the Homestead/Disability Exemption for Commercial Property?
You can receive the Homestead or Disability Exemption on a commercial property if you own, occupy AND use the property as your primary residence, (e.g. you live on the second floor of the commercial building).
I bought my house in April for less than what the tax bill says. Why do I have to pay on the higher assessment?
The assessment date is January 1 (KRS 132.220(1)(a)). When you purchased your property, the assessment was as of January 1 of the year you purchased your property. If your purchase price is accepted as a valid sale (fair arm’s-length sale) by our office,
If I buy property after January 1st, when will I get a tax bill?
Tax bills are mailed on November 1 of each year.
I moved into my house in February. Why can’t I get the homestead or disability until next year?
The assessment date is January 1 (KRS 132.220(1)(a)). In order to be eligible for the homestead exemption, you must own your home on the January 1 assessment date of the year in which application made.
If you are a homestead recipient and sold your property,
