Franklin County, Kentucky, comprises a single city within its borders—the county seat and state capital, Frankfort. In Franklin County, KY, property records officially document real estate transactions like past ownership, legal descriptions, appraised values, and up-to-date assessment data for county properties.

Franklin County property records feature an average home value of $185,000, while the median rent is $901, with a median household income of $63,296. Regarding median property taxes, Franklin County reported a property tax rate of 0.81% of the property assessed value.

Oversight of property records in Franklin County, KY, falls under the jurisdiction of the County Clerk. This office maintains and updates land records, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and documents relevant to the county's real estate transactions.

The County Clerk provides Kentucky residents online access to public records through eCCLIX. Commercial users have the option to access property records through a paid subscription. Typically, document images available in the system can be searched using names, recorded dates, and book and page numbers.

Another option to obtain these records is to submit a written open records request form accompanied by proof of Kentucky residency. In the case of commercial requests, individuals should provide a detailed description of the intended commercial use. Written requests may be submitted in person at 315 W. Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601, fax (502) 875-8718, or email to:

adrienne.Liebman@ky.gov

natalie.Hackett@ky.gov

tonya.gordon@ky.gov

Obtaining copies of non-commercial document requests involves a standard fee of $0.50. For information on updated copy fees and certification fees, contact the County Clerk's Office at 502-875-8702.

For zoning verification within the jurisdiction of Franklin County, individuals are encouraged to contact the Planning, Zoning, and Building Code Enforcement at (502) 875-8751. The office oversees and implements zoning policies to maintain orderly and compliant development within the county.