The Paducah Finance Department wants the public to know that real estate bills are prepared and should arrive in mailboxes within the next two weeks. Bills also are available to be viewed and paid through the City’s online option.
The deadlines for 2025 payments without penalty or interest are December 1 for the first installment and March 2, 2026, for the second installment, if a second installment applies. If a property owner does not receive the real estate tax bill by mid to late October, please email the Finance Department to request a statement.
In addition to the online option, the City of Paducah accepts cash, check, money order, credit, and debit card payments in person at City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street. Other payment options include by mail, through the night drop box located on the 5th Street side of City Hall, and by phone at 270-444-8513. A 3.75 percent service charge will apply on credit and debit card payments. Payment types include Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. The City does not charge or retain this service charge. There is a $2.50 minimum per transaction. E-check also is available with a $1.50 fee.
The City also offers an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System. This is a 24-hour service to pay property tax bills over the phone with a card or check without speaking to a finance agent. Services are offered in English and Spanish. A few additional notes are as follows:
- There is a service fee of $0.50 per transaction in addition to e-check and credit card processing fees.
- Real Estate Tax IVR – 833-256-9146 (please have bill year and bill number ready).
- Personal Property Tax IVR – 866-800-3584 (please have bill year and bill number ready).
In September, the Paducah Board of Commissioners voted to set Paducah's property tax rate at 27.1 cents per $100 of assessed value. Please note that the City government does NOT set the city or county school tax rates or assess a property's value. Property owners will receive a separate bill from the McCracken County Sheriff for County government and other agencies.
Please note that if your taxes are escrowed, please forward the tax bill to the mortgage company.
If you are a senior citizen or disabled, please check with the McCracken County Property Valuation Administration (PVA) about eligibility for a homestead exemption. Also, if there is a name or mailing address change for the property, notify the PVA. For more information, visit McCracken County PVA.
Learn more about the City of Paducah property tax by visiting Property Tax.
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