Taxpayer Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

CHRIS QUIRE, SHERIFF

974 RIVER BEND ROAD, FRANKFORT, KY  40601

2023 TAXPAYER NOTICE

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will mail out 2024 Property Tax Bills on or before October 30, 2024.  All tax bills are mailed to the homeowner.  If you have an Escrow account, contact your Mortgage Company to see if they require a copy of your tax bill from you.  WE DO NOT MAIL MORTGAGE COMPANIES.

If you are 65 years or older, or you receive Disability, you may qualify for an Exemption on your Property Taxes. Please contact the Franklin County PVA Office at (502) 875-8780 for more details.  This must be done PRIOR TO PAYING YOUR BILL AT OUR OFFICE.

The 2023 collection dates for Franklin County, KY are as follows:

(Approved by the Kentucky Department of Revenue)

November 1, 2024-November 30, 2024= Discount Period

December 1, 2024-December 31, 2024= Face Amount Period

January 1, 2025-January 31, 2025= 5% Penalty Period

February 1, 2025-April 15, 2025=21% Penalty Period

In accordance with KRS 134.119 we accept a United States Postmark.

Normal Business Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00AM to 4:30PM

Holiday Schedule: Our office will be CLOSED the following dates:

November 5, 2024 Presidential Election Day

November 11, 2024 Veteran’s Day

November 28-29, 2024 Thanksgiving

December 24-25, 2024 Christmas

December 31, 2024 New Years Eve

January 1, 2025 New Years Day

January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King Day

Property Tax Payment DROP BOX (THIS DROP BOX IS UNDER 24-HOUR SURVEILLANCE)   

Our office has a Secured Property Tax Payment Drop Box located at the right side of our front door.

This box is accessible 24/7.  If you want a paid receipt, please include a Self-addressed Stamped Envelope with your payment.  Please include your phone number with your payment. DO NOT leave CASH in this Drop Box.

Online Property Tax Payment

Property Tax payments can be made online through our website at www.franklincountysheriffsoffice.net   Only your COUNTY tax bill can be paid through our Sheriff’s website.

Use your 2024 County tax bill number when paying online to ensure proper payment.  Fees will apply and will be disclosed prior to submitting your online payment.  Online payments can be made with CREDIT or DEBIT cards only.

Additional Important Information

1. On February 1, 2025 Delinquent Notices will be mailed for all unpaid tax bills.
2. At the end of our business day of April 15, 2025 we will turn over all unpaid tax bills to the Franklin County Clerk for collections, where significant fees and penalties will apply and are subject to tax sale. ***Please note that beginning April 1, 2024 we will not accept personal checks. Bills can be paid by cash, credit card or certified funds.

3.Acceptable forms of payment: Cash, Personal or Business Check, Cashier’s Check, Money Order, Credit or Debit card (there is a processing fee for Credit and Debit cards) unless otherwise noted. We do not accept third party checks. Online payments could take up to 24 hours to post.

If you have any questions, please call our office during normal business hours. We are glad to assist you and we look forward to serving you.

Chris Quire, Sheriff of Franklin County