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​​​​​​​​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.​

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​Career Opportunity Available

Join our team! The City of Mount Sterling is accepting applications for the position of Code Enforcement Officer. Applications may be obtained at City Hall (Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM) or you may download the Application and Position Description here: City-Job Application.pdf  Code Enforcement Officer Position Description.pdf

Overview: This position will work at City Hall and report to the Mayor. The Code Enforcement Officer serves as the staff person for the Code Enforcement Board and completes the directives of the Board in a timely fashion. The Officer enforces ordinances pertaining to nuisances and the general health and welfare of the community. The Officer also serves as the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Officer and the Court Day Festival Coordinator for the City. Performs other work supporting City Hall as required.

General Experience Required: High School or equivalent (GED) supplemented by two years of related work experience.

Additional Information: Outstanding customer service and organization skills required. Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a condition of continued employment in the position. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. This is a full-time position. Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) are included in the Position Description.

Compensation and Benefits: Annual starting pay for the position is $52,500. Employees participate in the County Employees Retirement System. We offer 12 paid holidays per year with 96 hours Annual Leave/96 hours Sick Leave. Employees are provided health and dental insurance. Vision insurance plans are available. A life insurance policy is offered as well as free gym membership.

Applications may be submitted directly to City Hall, or e-mailed to Human Resources Director Laura Tipton @laura.tipton@ky.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Resumes may only be submitted as an addendum to the official application form. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. 

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. Late fees now apply. The calendar year 2025 fees are (effective July 1, 2025) $160 for Full Time​; $80 for Part Time or Occasional; and $100 for Mobile Vendors (Food Trucks).

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 licensed to operate in the city limits: ​FOOD TRUCKS licensed to operate in the city.jpg

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​​​​Comprehensive Plan​

You can review our Comprehensive Plan HERE . 

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

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Find out more about:  

​Our business community: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

How much fun we have here! TOURISM​

All of the places we play! PARKS and RECREATION​

Our water and sewer infrastructure: MT STERLING WATER and SEWER

Community resources: Resources | Montgomery County Health Department (montgomerycountyhealthky.gov)