Trash / Recycling Collection
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 City Property Taxes.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.
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 $170 for Full Time and $85 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
Comprehensive Plan
You can review our Comprehensive Plan HERE .
Flood Reduction Plan
You can review our plans to address flooding inthe downtown area here: Mt Sterling flood reduction plan.pdf
City Map
You can view our City Map here: Mount Sterling City Map.pdf
Official Zoning Map
You can view the Zoning Map here: ZONING MAP of city
