I have been employed with the Scott County PVA office for the past ten years and six years of that as the Chief Deputy. Before that I was a realtor for almost 10 years. This makes me very knowledgeable and confident when it comes to property values and the market here in our county.
As your new PVA it will be my honor to continue to serve my community as I have done in the past. I promise to continue with free access to our website for transparency. My team and I at the PVA office will always provide prompt and courteous service to the citizens of Scott County. To inform and educate the public of their taxpayer rights, and assess all property fair and equitably.
My goals moving forward, will be to continue training and education for myself and for the PVA staff to better meet the needs of the community, as well as to stay up to date with technology to run the office efficiently, while meeting all State deadlines.
Thank you,
John A. Burke
PROPERTY TAX QUESTIONS?
To promote better understanding of the Property Tax Process , the Kentucky Department of Revenue has developed a nice property tax website at https://revenue.ky.gov/Property
It explains the property tax process, the tax calendar, assessments, tax rates and the billing process.
Check it out. I think you will find it informative. And remember your PVA staff is available to help with any property tax questions you may have too.
We are here Monday thru Friday 8:30-4:30
502-863-7885
DID YOU KNOW?
Can having a cemetery on your property get you out of paying property taxes?
With all of the latest craziness centered around Tik Tok, we are seeing and hearing about videos that have been made where “influencers” are telling everyone that if they just bury a family member on their property, then they can be exempt from paying property taxes… Well hold on to your hats— NOT everything you read on the internet or see on Tik Tok is true.
In Kentucky, Section 170 of the state’s constitution it says that, “the Constitution authorizes a property tax exemption for places of burial not held for private or corporate profit. Therefore, it must be determined that the entity owning a cemetery is organized as a non-profit. If this is the case, then an exemption can be granted.”
So, before you go out and try to bury a loved one on your property, with the expectation that you’ll be exempt from your property taxes, check out all the details involved to make sure that you are in accordance with the laws of the state. You can get in touch with Kentucky Department of Revenue office and they can help direct you in the do’s and don’ts of a family burial site on your property. https://revenue.ky.gov/Property/Pages/Property-Tax-Exemptions.aspx
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ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, 65 OR OLDER?
This will make things quicker and easier when coming up to the Clerk’s office after you have sold a vehicle and want to get it out of your name to avoid being taxed in future years.