Property Tax
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is the primary property tax collector for state, metro, Louisville district, school, fire, and other special district taxes. We collect approximately 1 billion dollars per year, from over 300 thousand taxpayers, for 13 different taxing jurisdictions.
Property Tax Payment Schedule
| Date | Detail |
|---|---|
| November 1st - December 2nd | Pay with 2% discount |
| December 3rd - January 3rd | Pay at Face (Gross) Amount |
| January 4th - February 4th | Pay with 5% Penalty |
| February 5th - April 15th | Pay with 10% Penalty and 10% Sheriff’s add-on fee |
At the close of business day on April 15, all unpaid tax bills will be transferred to the Jefferson County Clerk for further collection proceedings. Additional costs, fees, and interest are added after this date and the bills may be subject to sale to a third-party.