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Homestead Exemption

Turning 65 in 2022? If you own and occupy your home, you may be eligible for a reduction in the net taxable value of your home under the Homestead Exemption Act.

Now That's a Bright Idea!

Kenton County Solid Waste Management has partnered with Cohen Recycling, the City of Covington, and keep Covington Beautiful to collect and properly recycle old holiday lights.

From December 1, 2021 to February 1, 2022, holiday lights (traditional and LED ...

Public Information Sessions for Licking River Project

Over the past twelve months, Copperhead Environmental Consulting (“Copperhead”) has been analyzing 122 miles of the Licking River, the South Fork of the Licking River, and Stoner Creek, and its adjacent viewshed, from Paris, Kentucky, ...

Kenton County Fiscal Court Recognizes 2021 Pioneer Award Honoree Dr. Raymond Hebert

Kenton County recognized 2021 Pioneer Award honoree Dr. Raymond Hebert for his outstanding community service.

Since arriving in Northern Kentucky in the 1970s, Raymond Hebert, Ph.D., has been instrumental in the education and civic engagement of thousands ...

Public Works Temporary Office Closure

The Kenton County Public Works Administrative Office will be temporarily closed to the public for building renovations from November 22 through December 10. 

Staff can still be reached for assistance with services by calling (859) 392-1920 during ...

Kenton County Fiscal Court Recognizes 2021 Pioneer Award Honoree Ken Harper

At its Fiscal Court meeting this week, Kenton County recognized 2021 Pioneer Award honoree Ken Harper for his outstanding career of public service.

Kenneth F. Harper was born on January 15, 1931, in Covington, Kentucky.  He joined the U.S. Air For...

Kenton County Dispatch Supervisor Awarded Line Supervisor of the Year Award

Kenton County Dispatch Supervisor, Melissa Eddy, has been given the Line Supervisor of the Year Award by the Kentucky Emergency Numbers Association in partnership with the Kentucky chapter of the Association for Public Safety Officials. 

The Line ...

Kenton County Government Academy Now Accepting Participants for 2022

As an outreach service to the constituents of Kenton County, citizens are invited to take an inside look into the workings of their county government by participating in the Kenton County Government Academy. 

Beginning in early January, this ten-w...

Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa

Kenton County Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with the Kenton County Public Library, is excited to announce its “Letters To Santa, Letters From Santa” program will begin on Monday, November 15th. 

Santa’s works...

2021 Pioneer Award Honorees

The Pioneer Award is bestowed on residents of Kenton County who provided outstanding service to the community and exemplify the highest standards of personal integrity.  It honors those who demonstrate servant leadership combined with awareness o...

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