Buying a Home in Florence
Buying in Florence follows Kentucky's standard purchase process, with one real, important consideration: moving quickly given the market's genuinely extreme pace.
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Learn moreKentucky's standard purchase process applies
As elsewhere in Kentucky, Florence purchase contracts typically include inspection, financing, and appraisal contingencies. Confirm current specific timelines with a Kentucky-licensed agent.
Move quickly in an extremely fast-moving market
With homes selling in as little as approximately 7 days as of late 2025, buyers should be prepared to act fast and have financing pre-arranged.
A real, current property tax cut to weigh
Boone County's own real property tax rate was cut for 2026, to 8.2 cents per $100 of assessed value -- a real, favorable, current factor for buyers to weigh alongside the city's own added property tax layer.
Key takeaways
- Florence's housing market runs extremely fast-moving -- homes sold in as little as ~7 days in late 2025.
- Kentucky's standard inspection/financing/appraisal-contingency purchase process applies to Florence buyers.
- Boone County's real 2026 property tax cut is a favorable, current factor for buyers.
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