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Last action · March 11, 2026

To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Introduced March 4, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB891

AN ACT relating to the proration of motor vehicle property taxes.

Amend KRS 134.810 to require the proration of motor vehicle property taxes when a motor vehicle is transferred between private parties; set requirements for the proration; require any overpayments created from the proration requirements to be refunded without written request; apply to motor vehicle transfers occurring on or after January 1, 2027.

County Clerks Motor Vehicles Property Valuation Administrators Taxation Taxation, Property

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This bill would change how property taxes on motor vehicles are handled when a car or truck is sold between private individuals. Instead of the full year's tax staying with the vehicle regardless of when it sells, the tax would be divided based on how long each owner had the vehicle during the year. If a vehicle owner overpays as a result, they would automatically receive a refund without having to ask for one. The…

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