Sales tax in Livingston County, Kentucky
The sales tax rate in Livingston County, Kentucky is 6%. That is a 6% state rate, with no county rate on top: Livingston County levies none, and it is the same at every address in the county.
What is the sales tax rate in Livingston County?
| Kentucky state rate | 6% |
|---|---|
| Combined rate | 6% |
Why the rate here is not the whole story
No local sales taxes anywhere in the state; groceries and prescription drugs are exempt, but Kentucky has been steadily expanding the tax to cover more services (36+ services added by HB 8 in 2023).
How do I find the exact rate for an address in Livingston County?
The rate is the same across Livingston County, but if you are collecting tax it is worth confirming against the source. Use Kentucky's own lookup. A vendor's calculator is not the state speaking.
Who has to collect sales tax in Livingston County?
A seller with a physical presence in Kentucky collects at the rate for the address where the sale takes place. A remote seller collects once it passes Kentucky's economic nexus threshold, which is a separate question from the rate and is covered on our sales tax nexus checker. Marketplace facilitators generally collect on behalf of their sellers.
How does Livingston County compare?
See Kentucky sales tax for the statewide picture, including the average local rate and what is exempt. Property tax is a separate tax with separate rules: property tax in Livingston County.
Sources
- Livingston County rates: Kentucky Department of Revenue / Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates (Jan. 2026)
- Collected and verified September 10, 2026. Confidence: S on the rate components (P read on a primary agency page, S strong but indirect, U unverified).