Clay County, Kentucky Property Records

Clay County, Kentucky, is home to Manchester City. Property records in Clay County, KY, denote official ledgers enumerating parcels within county limits and their respective titleholders, enabling taxation, commerce, inheritance tracking, identification, and documenting possession transfers.

Clay County property records reveal a median home value of $71,360 and a median rent of $570. With a median household income of $29,929, residents pay around 0.87% as property tax.

Property records in Clay County, KY, are managed by the Recording Department of the County Clerk, with recorded instruments dating back to 1824. The commonly recorded documents include deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, assignments, and plats.

To access these records, individuals must visit the physical location of the County Clerk's office at 102 Richmond Road, Suite 101, Manchester, KY 40962, during regular business hours. Unfortunately, there is currently no online option for accessing county property records.

For individuals unable to visit in person, copies of the records can be requested by mailing a written request or using the Request to Inspect Public Records form. These requests can be sent to the provided address, emailed to Beverly.Craft@ky.gov, or faxed to (606) 599-0603.

When requesting copies, individuals must include essential documentation and personal details, along with specific property information such as the grantor/grantee name, book and page number, legal description, and recording date. Additionally, pay the relevant fees associated with the copy request.

Note that fees for open records requests must be paid in advance before obtaining copies. For specific details on costs and further information about accessing property records, contact the Clay County Clerk's office at 606-598-2544.

For zoning concerns in Clay County, contact the local zoning department where the property resides. The local zoning office can confirm details such as the designated zoning classification and what activities or structures are permitted based on that designation for any parcel of land within their jurisdiction.