Welcome to
Mount Sterling

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: 2026 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 2026-2027 Budget

The Mount Sterling City Council has approved the budget for the coming year (July 2026 to June 2027). FY 2026-2027 Budget for the City of Mount Sterling.pdf. Contact City Hall at (859) 498-8725 if you have any questions.

Property Tax Notice

A copy of your tax bill can be obtained on our website at @ https://view.properlytaxes.com/redirect.aspx?loc=2&id=31

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.

Payments can 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.

Delinquent Property Tax List

2025 Delinquent Property Tax List can be found here: 2025 Delinquent Property Tax List.pdf

On July 1, 2026, a lien will be placed on all delinquent tax bills. All bills are subject to additional penalties, interest, and fees, which will be added to the total amount due.

Invitation to Bid

The City of Mount Sterling, Kentucky requests sealed bids for the resurfacing, repairs, and reconstruction of various city streets. Sealed bids will be accepted from KY DOT pre-approved paving contractors on this project until 9:00AM EST or 8:00AM CST July 16, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened at City Hall. The City of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky reserves the right to reject any and all bids, regardless of cause. Specifications and bid documents may be obtained at City Hall, 33 North Maysville Street, Mt. Sterling, KY (859) 498-8725 or downloaded here: Bid Packet - Mt Sterling KY Street Resurfacing Projects 2026.pdf

City Business License

Any business or business entity engaged in any occupation, trade, profession, or other business activity conducted for gain or profit in the City, except those activities that qualify as a transient business, shall obtain a business license. The calendar year 2026 fees are $160 for Full Time and $80 for Part Time or Occasional. The cost of a business license for Mobile Vendors (Food Trucks) is $100.

Contact City Hall at (859) 498-8725 if you have any questions.

Ordinance 2023-13 - Business License - City of Mount Sterling.pdf

Business License application - City of Mount Sterling Business License.pdf

Mobile Food Vendor Application: MOBILE FOOD VENDOR LICENSE APPLICATION.pdf

These FOOD TRUCKS are currently licensed to operate in the city limits: FOOD TRUCKS licensed to operate in the city 2026.jpg