Tax relief and valuation review
A homestead exemption, senior-relief program, or valuation protest can change the amount a homeowner owes—but only if the filing reaches the right local office in the correct window. Use the verified county guidance below as your working checklist, then confirm the current form and deadline with Oldham County Property Valuation Administrator.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: December 31, 2026, for a 2026 homestead/disability application filed with the local PVA. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationKentucky's 2025-2026 homestead exemption is $49,100. Oldham PVA states the applicant must be the recorded owner as of January 1, reside at the property, and be age 65 or older; one exemption is allowed per residence. Totally disabled owners may also qualify.
Oldham PVA states property is assessed annually at fair cash value; no local individual assessment-growth cap was published.
Appealing an assessment
Use the valuation notice and the county’s published protest guidance to determine the last day to file. Do not assume the payment deadline controls the appeal.
Gather comparable sales, photographs, repair records, appraisal evidence, property characteristics, and any documentation that explains why the assessed value is incorrect.
Submit through the official channel, save the confirmation, and attend the board or review hearing if one is scheduled. An appraiser or attorney can help evaluate evidence when the value or stakes are substantial.
The verified protest guidance for this county is: Verified 2026 Oldham County appeal period: online appeals March 10-May 18; in-person PVA conferences May 4-May 18; formal county-clerk appeal due Tuesday, May 19, 2026. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.