Rowan County, Kentucky Property Records

Rowan County, Kentucky, incorporates the cities of Lakeview Heights and Morehead. In Rowan County, KY, property records index every reassignment of property titles, allowing researchers to trace ownership chains over centuries and see how land boundaries have changed hands and been reshaped over time.

According to the latest Rowan County property records, the average home value stands at $126,200, with a median rent of $841 and a median household income of $50,299. The data further reveal that the county imposes 0.6% of a property's value as property tax.

Property records in Rowan County, KY, are maintained by the County Clerk. As the sole office handling this duty, the County Clerk holds records such as deeds, liens, mortgages, assignments, and releases. These official records date back to 1795 and can be accessed in person at the County Clerk's office at 600 West Main Street, Room 102, Morehead, KY 40351.

Additionally, property records in the county are digitized on the eCCLIX electronic database, which is available by paid subscription. This user-friendly online platform allows the public to search records using filters like names, document types, book and page numbers, and date ranges.

The fees for obtaining property records in Rowan County can vary based on the document type or copy requested. As no copy fees are mentioned on the official website, interested parties can contact the County Clerk directly at (606) 784-5212 to inquire about the latest fee structure.

Those interested in verifying zoning information in Rowan County can contact the respective city planning and zoning officials where the property is located. These officials can assist in looking up zoning classifications and restrictions for a specific property through their available zoning resources like maps, records, and more.