Advertisement for bids - CITY LOT #1 Revitalization Project
The City of Mt Sterling is accepting competitive sealed bids for the City Lot #1 Revitalization Project until Friday, August 15th at 3:00PM (EST). All bids shall be in a sealed envelope, mailed or delivered to: City of Mt Sterling, Mayors Office, 33 North Maysville Street, Mt Sterling, KY 40353. All bid envelopes shall be clearly marked “City Lot #1 Revitalization Project” in the bottom left corner of the envelope. The bids will be opened in a public forum in the Conference Room at 3:00PM (EST). Plans and Specifications will be available for download from Palmer Engineering, 400 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, Kentucky 40392, 859-744-1218. A preconstruction meeting will be scheduled with the low bidder after award. A 5% Bid Bond is required with the contractors bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a payment and performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and accept the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Trash collection is every WEDNESDAY. Recycling collection is every other WEDNESDAY.
Trash is collected every Wednesday in the city. Recycling is collected every other Wednesday. You can download the recycling schedule here: 
2025 RECYCLE PICKUP MT STERLING KY.pdf
Contact RUMPKE @ Contact Us | Rumpke if you have an issue or concern with your service, or if you need to provided with a trash or recycling cart. You may also reach out to us at City Hall if you need assistance.
FY 2025-2026 Budget
The Mount Sterling City Council has approved the budget for the coming year (July 2025 to June 2026). CITY OF MOUNT STERLING KY FY25-26 Budget.pdf
Contact City Hall at (859) 498-8725 if you have any questions.
Property Tax Notice
NOTICE TO ALL CITY PROPERTY OWNERS - This notice is posted to advise property owners that the last day to pay your 2024 property taxes was May 30, 2025. Property tax bills became delinquent after this date. A lien will be placed on all delinquent tax bills. You may find the list here: 2024 Delinquent Property Tax List.pdf
For your convenience, property tax bills can be paid on-line (a 2.5% convenience fee is applied by the card administrator). You may pay your tax bill using a credit card HERE . You may also use our convenient and secure locked drop-box located at the front of City Hall.
A copy of your tax bill can be obtained @ https://view.properlytaxes.com/redirect.aspx?loc=2&id=31
Payments can also be made in person at City Hall Monday thru Friday during the hours of 9AM to 3PM. Payments can also be mailed to:
City of Mt. Sterling, 33 North Maysville Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.
All payments should be made out to the "City of Mt. Sterling" and should include a copy of your tax bill or the bill number. If you wish for a receipt to be mailed to you, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.