Due to the recent tornadoes, many counties are in declared states of emergency. As donations pour into these counties, the Department for Local Government has issued guidance for handling these funds.

This brief provides an overview of property taxes on real estate collected by counties, with a focus on property taxes collected by fiscal courts. Property tax rates are included for all 120 counties.

Two Kentucky entities were announced as finalists in the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, and will receive $500,000 grants to further develop their projects.

On Dec. 11, 2021, Governor Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency in response to the tornadoes that severely damaged multiple counties in Western Kentucky.

This page includes links to resources related to the KACo Leadership Institute course held on Dec. 10, 2021 about the recently passed federal infrastructure bill and how it could impact Kentucky counties.

More counties were announced this week as recipients of the Better Kentucky Plan’s $250 million Cleaner Water Program, with four counties among new recipients.

Representative Osborne sponsored and supported bills that advanced issues important to counties.

Rich Ornstein answers legal questions in County Line Magazine.