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Mercer County Board of Education Approves 2026 Tax Rates
Real property and personal property rates decrease; motor vehicle rate unchanged
HARRODSBURG, KY — The Mercer County Board of Education approved the district’s 2026 tax rates at its regular meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
The board set the rate on real property at 69.9 cents per $100 of assessed value, a decrease of .6 cents from the prior year, and the rate on personal property at 70.5 cents per $100 of assessed value, a decrease of 1.4 cents from the prior year. The motor vehicle rate remains unchanged at 49.1 cents per $100 of assessed value.
| Tax | 2026 rate | Change from prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Real property | 69.9 cents | Down .6 cents |
| Personal property | 70.5 cents | Down 1.4 cents |
| Motor vehicles | 49.1 cents | No change |
All rates are stated in cents per $100 of assessed value.
Questions about the district’s tax rates or budget may be directed to the Mercer County Schools Chief Financial Officer, Amber Minor. Additional financial information is posted on the district website at mercer.kyschools.us.
Published August 20, 2026.
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