FAYETTE COUNTY TAX NOTICE
The 2025 state, county, school, and special property taxes will be due according to the following schedule:
2% Discount 10/01/2025 – 11/01/2025
Face Amount 11/02/2025 – 12/31/2025
5% Penalty 01/01/2026 - 01/31/2026
10% Penalty +10% Add-On 02/01/2026 – 04/15/2026
After January 1, 2026, all taxing authorities will have a lien against the property assessed for taxes due them pursuant to KRS 134.420 (1) on any unpaid tax liability.
Property taxes are payable to the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff and can be mailed to PO Box 34148, Lexington, KY 40588-4148 or paid online at www.fayettesheriff.com. If paying in person, tax bills are payable at the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff, Fayette District Courthouse, 150 N Limestone St, Suite 236, Lexington, KY, or at any Lexington Republic Bank & Trust location.
Please include your tax coupon when making your payment. If requesting a receipt from a mailed payment, you must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Should you have any questions, or if you have not received your property tax bill by October 9th 2025, you may contact the Property Tax Division of the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff at (859) 252-1771.
Important: Certificates of Delinquency on all unpaid property tax bills will be recorded in the Fayette County Clerk's Office on April 16, 2026, including additional costs, fees, and interest.
IPL0269842
Sep 19 2025