Green County car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Green County, KY pays about $329 a year in personal property tax ($1.315 per $100).
Green County car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000 × 100% = $25,000
- Tax: $25,000 × 1.315 per $100 = $328.75
Towns value cars from pricing guides (average retail or trade-in), not what you paid. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.
Car tax in Green County by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $132 | $11 |
| $15,000 | $197 | $16 |
| $20,000 | $263 | $22 |
| $25,000 | $329 | $27 |
| $30,000 | $395 | $33 |
| $40,000 | $526 | $44 |
| $50,000 | $658 | $55 |
| $75,000 | $986 | $82 |
Buying a car in Kentucky: one-time tax
Kentucky motor vehicle usage tax — 6%. Your trade-in is subtracted before tax.
Trade-in credit applies to new vehicles (since July 2014). Used cars are taxed on the affidavit price, with a floor tied to trade-in value.
Cut what your car costs in Green County
Car tax is set by your town, but your loan and insurance aren't. Refinancing a car loan at a lower rate often saves more each year than the tax itself.
Other counties in Kentucky
- Adair County$350/yr
- Allen County$312/yr
- Anderson County$293/yr
- Ballard County$302/yr
- Barren County$296/yr
- Bath County$328/yr
- Bell County$329/yr
- Boone County$289/yr
- Bourbon County$312/yr
- Boyd County$327/yr
- Boyle County$286/yr
- Bracken County$342/yr
- Breathitt County$304/yr
- Breckinridge County$306/yr
- Bullitt County$283/yr
- Butler County$298/yr
- Caldwell County$305/yr
- Calloway County$293/yr
- Campbell County$293/yr
- Carlisle County$297/yr
- Carroll County$324/yr
- Carter County$295/yr
- Casey County$363/yr
- Christian County$294/yr
- Clark County$300/yr
- Clay County$285/yr
- Clinton County$281/yr
- Crittenden County$305/yr
- Cumberland County$322/yr
- Daviess County$299/yr
- Edmonson County$325/yr
- Elliott County$357/yr
- Estill County$340/yr
- Fayette County$304/yr
- Fleming County$335/yr
- Floyd County$323/yr
- Franklin County$314/yr
- Fulton County$314/yr
- Gallatin County$329/yr
- Garrard County$297/yr
- Grant County$314/yr
- Graves County$286/yr
- Grayson County$279/yr
- Greenup County$288/yr
- Hancock County$259/yr
- Hardin County$285/yr
- Harlan County$302/yr
- Harrison County$298/yr
Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.
Questions
What is the car tax rate in Green County, KY?
$1.315 per $100 for 2026.
How is car tax calculated in Green County?
Assessed value: $25,000 × 100% = $25,000 → Tax: $25,000 × 1.315 per $100 = $328.75
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Green County?
About $395 a year.
When is car tax due in Green County?
Paid every year with registration renewal at the county clerk, usually in the owner's birth month.
How is Kentucky car tax calculated?
Jan 1 value ÷ 100 × (state 45¢ + local rates).
Where do I pay?
At the county clerk, or online, with your registration renewal.
Sources
- Kentucky Department of Revenue – 2026 & 2025 Motor Vehicle Property Tax Rates (MOTAX Rate Book, xlsx)
- Kentucky Department of Revenue – Property Tax Rate Books
- Kentucky DOR – 2026 Motor Vehicle Tax Rate Book
Last checked October 14, 2026. Rates are for passenger cars owned by individuals; leased, business and specialty vehicles can differ. Confirm with your tax collector or commissioner of the revenue.