Kentucky Sales Tax Rates: Hamilton County
Hamilton County, Kentucky Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 6%
While many counties do levy a countywide sales tax, Hamilton County does not. The Kentucky sales tax of 6% applies countywide. None of the cities or local governments within Hamilton County collect additional local sales taxes.
Here's how Hamilton County's maximum sales tax rate of 6% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other Kentucky counties
- Lower maximum sales tax than 77% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Hamilton County, Kentucky
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Kentucky has a 6% sales tax and Hamilton County collects an additional N/A, so the minimum sales tax rate in Hamilton County is 6% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Hamilton County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 6% | Boone |
| Cincinnati | 6% | Covington |
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Hamilton County, Kentucky has a maximum sales tax rate of 6% and an approximate population of 0.
Sales tax rates in Hamilton County are determined by two different tax jurisdictions, Boone and Covington.
Back to Kentucky Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Hamilton County are current as of June 2026
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