Taxes & Fees
Property Tax
All inquires regarding property tax in the city of Hurstbourne must be submitted via email to accounting@hurstbourne.org. Parcel ID number, bill number, and address must be included.
To pay your property taxes online, please click here.
Homestead Exemptions
Property owners age 65 or older may be eligible to receive the Homestead Exemption and applicable reduction to property valuation. Contact the Jefferson County Property Valuation Officer (PVA) for information regarding the Homestead Exemption.
Changes and appeals regarding your property tax bill
All requests for changes and/or appeals must be submitted to Jefferson County Property Valuation Office (PVA) for processing.
PROPERTY INFORMATION QUESTIONS & SUPPORT
Call (502) 574-6380 or email pva@jeffersonpva.ky.gov
Jefferson County PVA Office
Glassworks Building
815 W. Market St. Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40202-2654
Fax: (502) 574-6108
PVA Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am to 4:00pm
PVA Website: https://jeffersonpva.ky.gov/login/
Business License
All persons operating a business within the City of Hurstbourne, including the collection of rent from real property within the City, are required to obtain a Business License regardless of running such business from a home or business location. Annual renewal registration is required at the beginning of each calendar year. The Business License Ordinance clearly defines the perimeters of operating a business in the City; including rental properties.
To obtain a Business License, please click here. The application must be fully completed and submitted to City Hall for approval. A license fee of $75 is due with registration. Once approved, a license will be issued that may be displayed at the place of business.
Rental Properties
Registration and license are required for collection of rent from real property within the City. No license will be granted for rentals less than 30 consecutive days. The obtain a Rental Property Business License, please click here. The application must be fully completed and submitted to City Hall for approval. A license fee of $75 is due with registration.
Home Occupation License
A home occupation license is required for the regular use of a dwelling unit by a resident living in the dwelling for the purpose of providing goods or services to the general public. Click here to complete the Home Occupation Ordinance. An initial fee of $100 is due with the registration. The annual fee is $25.
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License
The City of Hurstbourne regulates the sale, storage, and purchase of alcoholic beverages within city limits. All businesses that are engaged in the sale or storage of alcoholic beverages, including distilled spirits and malt beverages are required to first obtain a license from the City.
Businesses planning to offer alcoholic beverages must obtain a licensing form from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which can be accessed here. Once the appropriate licenses have been identified from the State form, the business must then complete the City of Hurstbourne ABC license, available here. The City charges an annual fee based on the categories of available licenses as defined by Chapter 242 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
Payment is due before a license can be approved. Additionally, an organization must be up to date on all Business License and Sign Permit fees before an ABC application is approved.
The City of Hurstbourne may also grant temporary alcohol licenses for special events. All events in the City providing alcohol are first required to obtain a special events license.
All licenses are reviewed by the City Alcohol Beverage Control Officer. Once the local ABC Administrator has signed the State application, it may be forwarded to the State of Kentucky for final approval.
New & Existing Signs
All business signs (both new and existing) require permitting by the City of Hurstbourne. Initial and annual renewal Sign Applications (available here) must be submitted for approval by the city.
Initial sign permit fees are $1 per square foot. Annual renewal fees are .50 per square foot. ($25 minimum fee).
Temporary Banner Permits
Banner permits are available for submission here. Banner permit fee is $25.
Dumpster and Portable Storage Container Permits
A permit is required before placing a POD or Dumpster within the City of Hurstbourne. Please obtain a Portable Storage Container Permit (here) or Dumpster Permit (here) to submit for approval. The Portable Storage Container fee is $10. There is NO FEE for Dumpster Permits.
Homestead Exemptions
Property owners age 65 or older may be eligible to receive the Homestead Exemption and applicable reduction to property valuation. Contact the Jefferson County Property Valuation Office (PVA) for information regarding Homestead Exemptions.
Changes and appeals regarding your property tax bill
All requests for changes and/or appeals must be submitted to Jefferson County Property Valuation Office (PVA) for processing.
PROPERTY INFORMATION QUESTIONS & SUPPORT
Call us at (502) 574-6380 or email pva@jeffersonpva.ky.gov
Chat (M-F 9am-3:30pm)
Jefferson County PVA Office
Glassworks Building
815 W. Market St. Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40202-2654
Fax: (502) 574-6108
PVA Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am to 4:00pm
PVA Web site: https://jeffersonpva.ky.gov/login/
Requests for Hurstbourne Property Tax Information
All inquiries must be submitted via email to: accounting@hurstbourne.org Parcel ID number, bill number and address must be included.