PVA: Important Notice To All 2019 Edmonson County Property Owners

Edmonson County Property Value Administrator (PVA) Kyle White has released the following legal notice to all Edmonson County property owners. White said all owners greatly benefit from staying informed about his office and the different options available to them.

"The most common question we have is about the Homestead and Disability Exemptions," said White.  "The amount has increased for the 2019 tax year from $37,600 to $39,300.  A taxpayer who qualifies can receive up to this deduction if they qualify for one of the exemptions.  For homestead, you have to be age 65 anytime in 2019, own, and occupy the home. For disability, you have to be 100% disabled and currently receive benefits for the entire year of 2019, while owning and occupying the home.  The full deduction equals around $360.00 in savings for the taxpayer."
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• January 1 Through February 28, 2019 is the period for listing your real estate assessment of State, County, Ambulance, Library, Special District, and School taxes for the year of 2019. The assessment date for real property is January 1 as required by KRS 132.220.
• The Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) does not have authority in setting property tax rates. With the exception of the state rate, all property tax rates are set by local citizens that are on the governing bodies of local taxing jurisdictions.
• Real Estate: Farms, homes, houses, and lots, mobile homes, vacant land and commercial buildings. Anyone who has built a new structure or made an addition, deletion, or improvement to an existing structure on their property during the preceding year should list or report to the PVA office.
• Homestead Exemption: Persons who will be eligible for the Homestead Exemption for 2019 should make applications during January and February. Persons eligible for the exemptions must be at least 65 years of age during the 2019 tax year, or be totally disabled. Disability requirements: A person must be classified as totally (100%) disabled under any types of public or private retirement system. In addition, the following provisions must be met. the applicant must have maintained the disability classification for the entire year. The applicant must have received disability payments under this classification. Verification documents should be submitted to the PVA before December 31 of each year to show continuing eligibility. All applicants must own and occupy their dwelling. Please bring proof of age (birth certificate, Medicare card,etc.).
• Don't Wait Until Your Birthday: If you will be 65 anytime during 2019, come in now for this benefit. Any changes of status for persons already receiving exemption should be reported during January and February. 
• All Motor Vehicles and Watercraft are assessed by the Revenue Cabinet, in Frankfort, KY form motor vehicle registration. year 2019 vehicles and boat taxes will be paid to the County Clerk When the vehicle is re-licensed for 2019. The assessment shall be due if not protested in writing, along with supporting documentation to the Revenue Cabinet within 45 days from the date of notice. Should your vehicle have high mileage, it may qualify for a reduction in assessed value, you may inquire at the Edmonson County PVA office with your odometer reading as of January 1. 2019 and within 45 days from the date of your registration renewal notice to see if you qualify for a reduced assessment on your motor vehicle.
• Tangible Personal Property: Merchant inventories, shop tools, construction equipment and airplanes. This filing date is also January 1 through May 15.
• The Mission of the PVA Office is to provide accurate assessments and efficient services to property owners or anyone utilizing the PVA office records and to administer the statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in a fair and impartial manner.

Brought to you by the Edmonson County PVA Office of Kyle White, Edmonson County Courthouse, PO BOX 37, Brownsville, KY, 42210. 270-597-2381.