How to look up property records in Kentucky
Kentucky property records are kept locally, by each county. The county assessor keeps ownership and value for taxes, and the county clerk or recorder keeps deeds and plats.
CLILU maps 1,618,993 parcels in 39 Kentucky counties, 65% with the owner of record, refreshed weekly. Browse Kentucky by county or by city and ZIP code.
Find an owner in Kentucky
- Open the Kentucky parcel map, zoom in and tap the property.
- Note the owner, mailing address and parcel ID.
- For an official record, look the parcel ID up on the county assessor's site, then find the deed with the county recorder or clerk.
Property lines
Parcel outlines come from county GIS maps and are approximate. See how to find property lines for plats, markers and surveys.
Largest Kentucky counties by parcel count
- Jefferson: 301,606 parcels
- Fayette: 228,404 parcels
- Kenton: 128,956 parcels
- Warren: 121,304 parcels
- Boone: 96,873 parcels
- Hardin: 49,221 parcels
- Daviess: 47,858 parcels
- Pulaski: 47,739 parcels
- Madison: 39,113 parcels
- Campbell: 37,891 parcels
Bulk data and lists
Investors and analysts can build owner lists (absentee and out-of-state owners, vacant land, acreage, sale dates) or download a whole county's parcel data as CSV.
Common questions
Are property records public in Kentucky?
Yes. The owner of record, assessed value and recorded deeds are public in Kentucky. Some protected people, such as judges and law enforcement officers, may ask for their home address to be shielded.
How do I find who owns a property in Kentucky?
Find the parcel on a parcel map such as CLILU (covering 39 Kentucky counties), or search the county assessor's website by address or owner. Confirm with the deed at the county recorder or clerk.
Where are deeds recorded in Kentucky?
Deeds are recorded by the county clerk or recorder where the property is located. Many offices offer online index searches; copies may carry a small fee.