Campbell County, Kentucky

Welcome to the official website of Campbell County, Kentucky!

Welcome to the Campbell County Occupational License Office!

We are responsible for the collection of the Occupational License Tax within Chapter 110 of the Campbell County Code of Ordinances. Every person, association, corporation, or other business entity engaging in an occupation, business, trade, or profession is required to file and pay occupational license tax. Business activity includes rental property, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. The Occupational License Office is the tax collection and licensing agent for Campbell County and the cities of Alexandria, Cold Spring, Ft. Thomas, Highland Heights, Melbourne, Southgate, and Woodlawn.

Please Note!

The Campbell County Occupational License Office does not accept the OL-S or OL-D Standardized Tax Forms to remit your Net Profit/Gross Receipts Taxes.

If you are still not comfortable coming in to our offices, we will be happy to assist you over the phone.  If you need assistance in completing a return, please call our office at 859-292-3884. We ask that you please have a copy of your Federal Return and a copy of our Campbell County Return in front of you before calling.

Please use the following documents to retrieve information and download appropriate tax forms. Documents can be viewed with Adobe Reader or other PDF viewers.

Business Registration Forms

Payroll Tax Forms

Business Tax Annual Return Forms

Federal Employee/COVID 19 Work from Home Payroll Tax Return (Can also be used for those working at home due to COVID-19, please write “COVID-19” across the top)

Tax Tables and Reference

Refund Request Form for Individuals (Requests due to time worked outside the County and/or Cities will first require proof of filing/payment with the proper jurisdiction)

Other Tax Websites

Occupational Tax Ordinance

Chapter 110-116

Brett Burcham,
Tax Compliance Manager

Physical Address 
Campbell County Administration Building
1098 Monmouth St
Suite 319/320
Newport, KY 41071
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Mailing Address 
P.O. Box 72958
Newport, KY 41072