Henderson County car tax

A car worth $25,000 in Henderson County, KY pays about $293 a year in personal property tax ($1.171 per $100).

Henderson County car tax calculator

Car's value$

Yearly car tax$293≈ $24/month

Assessed value: $25,000 × 100% = $25,000
Tax: $25,000 × 1.171 per $100 = $292.75

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 Henderson County by car value

Yearly tax by car value. The dot follows the calculator.

Car value	Yearly tax	Per month
$10,000	$117	$10
$15,000	$176	$15
$20,000	$234	$20
$25,000	$293	$24
$30,000	$351	$29
$40,000	$468	$39
$50,000	$586	$49
$75,000	$878	$73

Buying a car in Kentucky: one-time tax

Kentucky motor vehicle usage tax — 6%. Your trade-in is subtracted before tax.

Price$Trade-in$

Tax$2,1006%

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.

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Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.

Questions

What is the car tax rate in Henderson County, KY?

$1.171 per $100 for 2026.

How is car tax calculated in Henderson County?

Assessed value: $25,000 × 100% = $25,000 → Tax: $25,000 × 1.171 per $100 = $292.75

How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Henderson County?

About $351 a year.

When is car tax due in Henderson 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

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.