Kentucky Homestead Exemption
Kentucky Department of Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Kentucky Homestead Exemption in its Frankfort, KY research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Kentucky homeowners age 65 or older or totally disabled can receive a homestead exemption reducing property taxes. Exemption amount varies based on property assessment and local tax rates in Franklin County.
Exemption reduces taxable assessment, savings vary by property value and tax rate
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Property tax exemption for seniors 65+ or disabled
- Reduces taxable property assessment
- Available to all qualifying Franklin County homeowners
- No income requirement
- Apply with Franklin County PVA office
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply with Franklin County PVA by filing deadline
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Kentucky Homestead Exemption in Frankfort?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Kentucky Homestead Exemption in Frankfort, KY?
Confirm the application route directly with Kentucky Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (502) 564-8338. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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