Allen County, Kentucky Property Records

Allen County, Kentucky, houses its sole city, Scottsville. Property records in Allen County, KY, serve as the official listing of land ownership across the county's legal jurisdictions. Tracking possession histories supports buying, selling, inheriting, taxing, and disputing land rights.

Recent Allen County property records show that the county has a median home value of $149,433 and a median rent cost of $758 against the median household earning of $45,899. As for property taxes, Allen County residents pay about 0.55% of the assessed property value.

In Allen County, KY, property records fall under the jurisdiction of the Allen County Clerk. This office maintains various records, including deeds, mortgages, and encumbrances, with documents dating back to 1865 for deeds and 1902 for mortgages.

The records are indexed online, starting from 1923 for deeds and 1965 for mortgages, with liens/encumbrances indexed from May 1976. Indexing criteria include party name, document information, recording date, and legal description.

Access to property records is available through the eCCLIX portal, offering Commercial User and Private User options. Commercial Users pay a subscription fee, while Private Users, limited to Allen County records, may conduct five searches daily for personal reasons.

Records can also be accessed by visiting the County Clerk's office at 201 West Main St., Rm 6, Scottsville, KY 42164, during regular operating hours or by submitting the Request to Inspect Public Records form. When requesting copies, individuals should furnish details about the records they seek, along with personal information, and ensure payment of the relevant fees.

Fees for obtaining copies of property records vary depending on the document type and requested services. Self-made copies in the Allen County Clerk's office cost $0.50 per page, while certified copies carry an additional fee of $5 per document. If copies are requested by mail, postage fees will be added. For a comprehensive fee schedule, contact the office at (270)-237-3706.

If the obtained records require zoning verification, contact the Scottsville-Allen County Planning and Zoning Department. Their office has access to the most up-to-date zoning maps and data for all areas within the county's jurisdiction.