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Public Auction - Ends on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9AM EST
The City of Mount Sterling is currently accepting sealed bids for the following vehicles: 1) 2005 International 4300 Dump Truck 275,139+ miles; 2) 1996 Eglin Pelican Series Sweeper; 3) 2007 Ford F150 8cyl 98,000+ miles; 4) 2011 Dodge RAM150 8cyl 212435+ miles; 5) 2015 Chevy Tahoe 8cyl 98,617 miles. Minimum bid accepted on the Chevy Tahoe is $10,000. The City of Mount Sterling is also currently accepting sealed bids for the following equipment: 1) a 2000 John Deere Diesel Giant VAC; 2) Two Leaf Boxes; 3) Two Weather Guard Toolboxes. You may submit sealed bids to: City HALL, c/o Surplus Auction, 33 North Maysville Street, Mt. Sterling KY 40353. Make sure the item you are bidding on is clearly indicated on the sealed bid/envelope. All sealed bids must be received by City Hall no later than Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9AM EST. Bids will be opened and read aloud at that time. For additional information, or to schedule a time to see or test the vehicles and equipment, please contact Public Works Director Nathan Boston at (859) 498-8744 or by e-mail at nathan.boston@ky.gov. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. You can view the vehicles here: 
Surplus Property Auction.pdf
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
Collection rates for 2025-2026 are provided here: TRASH COLLECTION RATES 2025-2026.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 2024-2025 Budget
The Mount Sterling City Council has approved the budget for the coming year (July 2024 to June 2025). FY BUDGET 2024-2025.pdf
Contact City Hall at (859) 498-8725 if you have any questions.
Property Tax Notice
NOTICE TO ALL CITY PROPERTY OWNERS - Tax rates were approved by the City Council at the September 17, 2024 meeting. 2024 CITY TAX RATES.pdf
City tax bills were mailed on October 25, 2024. Tax bills were mailed to the property owner or the address shown on the tax bill. If your tax bill is to be paid by a mortgage company, or previous owner, please forward the bill to the responsible party for payment. If you do not receive a bill, please contact City Hall at (859) 498-8725 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or a copy can be obtained at mtsterling.ky.gov.
Tax bills are due and payable beginning November 01, 2024, with the following collection dates:
- Face Amount 12/01/2024 to 12/31/2024
- 10% Penalty 01/01/2025 to 01/31/2025
- Additional .5% interest per month from 02/01/2025
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.