Military Motor Vehicle Exemption

Nonresident active-duty military service members stationed in Kentucky can qualify for a property tax exemption on motor vehicles registered in Kentucky.  

To qualify:  

  • Applications must be filed annually. 
  • The vehicle title must include the name of the qualifying service member as an owner.  
  • A copy of the service member’s Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) covering January 1 of the tax year must be included with the application. 
  • The LES must indicate a state other than Kentucky as the state of residence/taxable state.  
  • Co-owners listed on the vehicle title may complete and sign the application if all above requirements are met.  

Download/print the application form