Most states have homestead exemptions except New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Some states have other homestead laws such as provisions that protect surviving spouses from creditors.
Homestead Exemption​ Section 170 of the Kentucky Constitution also authorizes a homestead exemption for property owners who are at least 65 years of age or who have been determined to be totally disabled and are receiving payments pursuant to their disability. Find out more about the homestead exemption.
New York's Homestead Exemption does not have a residency requirement. As long as the property is your primary residence at the time you claim the exemption, you can take advantage of the state's protection.
Some customers are exempt from paying sales tax under Kentucky law. Examples include government agencies, some nonprofit organizations, and merchants purchasing goods for resale. Sellers are required to collect a valid exemption or resale certificate from buyers to validate each exempt transaction.
The Kentucky Department of Revenue has set the maximum homestead exemption at $46,350 for the 2023 and 2024 tax periods.
Homestead tax exemptions usually offer a fixed discount on taxes, such as exempting the first $50,000 of the assessed value with the remainder taxed at the normal rate. With a $50,000 homestead exemption, a home valued at $150,000 would be taxed on only $100,000 of assessed value.
In Kentucky, homeowners who are least 65 years of age or who have been classified as totally disabled and meet other requirements are eligible to receive a homestead exemption.