Bourbon County, KY Property Records
Property records in Bourbon, Kentucky document key information about real estate parcels, including ownership, property location, parcel identification numbers, legal descriptions, acreage, assessed values, tax classifications, transfers, and building or land details. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching sales history, estimating property taxes, supporting title or appraisal work, and conducting due diligence before buying or selling real estate.
Official Bourbon property records are primarily maintained by local government offices. Assessment and parcel information can be accessed through the Bourbon County Property Valuation Administrator, while deeds, mortgages, and other recorded land documents are handled by the Bourbon County Clerk. Users can begin their search through the county’s official Bourbon property records resources or contact the appropriate office for certified copies and recording details.
Bourbon County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Bourbon County's median rent is $718, essentially identical to the Kentucky median of $717.50 and below the national median of $840.25. What sets the county apart is the share of renters: 47.09% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, more than double the state's 22.74% and the national 21.81%.
The median home value is $161,000, above the state median of $128,000 and a little under the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.83% is higher than the state's 0.72% and the national 0.74%, so owners pay a somewhat larger share of value in taxes.
Median household income is $49,288, below the state median of $51,617.25 and well below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.68% is above the state's 2.94% and the national 2.87%.
Altogether, the figures point to a county with a very large rental market, moderately high home values and taxes, and incomes and employment that lag behind state and national benchmarks, a combination that can stretch household budgets.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Bourbon
Bourbon County's property records include tax assessments, deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure notices. The county has 9,489 total parcels for the 2024 assessment year, with 13,113 deed records, 14,259 mortgage records and 12 notice of sale records under a judicial foreclosure process.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,489 |
| Residential Parcels | 8,112 |
| Commercial Parcels | 445 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 13,113 |
| Mortgage Records | 14,259 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,305 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 1 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show how a mortgage changes after it is recorded. An assignment records the transfer of a loan to another holder, and a release records that the loan was repaid and the lien lifted.
Bourbon County has 22,110 assignment and release records. They include 2,326 assignment documents recorded from January 4, 2005, to August 22, 2025, and 19,754 release documents recorded from January 4, 2005, to August 26, 2025, along with 30 other documents.
For property research, these records help confirm that previous mortgages were satisfied, show who holds a loan now, and reveal liens that might affect a sale. Because assignments and releases share the same starting date, the records give a consistent two-decade view of lending activity on a property.
How to Search Bourbon County, KY Property Records
The Bourbon County Clerk, at 301 Main St. in Paris, records property documents for the county. The records connect to 9,489 parcels in the tax roll, plus deed and mortgage filings from 2006, so searches can show ownership, loans and foreclosure-related filings.
For recorded documents, use the Kentucky County Records official search, which indexes deeds and mortgages online. The Bourbon County Clerk website provides office details and services. For broader background on property taxation, see the Kentucky Department of Revenue property tax page.
To search, start with a property address, owner name or parcel detail. Enter the most specific one, then review the matching documents and open the one that fits. Note the document type and recording date, because deeds often reference earlier mortgages or releases. Deed records run from January 3, 2006, to August 21, 2025.
If you cannot find a document online, call the Clerk at 859-987-2142. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with extended hours until 6:00 PM on Thursday.
Bourbon Registrar of Deeds
The Bourbon County Probate Office is located at 301 Main St., Paris, KY, 40361 and can be reached at 859-987-2142. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Thursday tiil 6:00 PM). Records can be accessed through kycountyrecords.com or the official website bourbon.clerkinfo.net.
Bourbon County Clerk
Bourbon County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Bourbon County property records by address?
Use the Kentucky County Records search to find recorded documents for a property. Enter the address or owner name and review the deeds and mortgages. If the address returns no match, shorten it or call the Bourbon County Clerk at 859-987-2142.
How can I find property owners in Bourbon County?
Recorded deeds name owners. Search the Kentucky County Records portal by name or property and read the latest deed. Bourbon County has 13,113 deed records from January 3, 2006, to August 21, 2025. The Clerk at 301 Main St. in Paris can also help in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, and valuation data exists for 6,305 properties. For a specific parcel, call the Bourbon County Clerk at 859-987-2142, or see the Kentucky Department of Revenue property tax page for general guidance.
Where can I find Bourbon County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax records cover 95% of the county's population for tax year 2024. To find a bill or payment history, call the Bourbon County Clerk at 859-987-2142 and ask which office handles your account. The Bourbon County Clerk website lists contact information.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Bourbon County?
Search the Kentucky County Records portal for deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. Bourbon County has 13,113 deed records, 14,259 mortgage records and 22,110 assignment and release records. The Clerk's office in Paris can assist with documents that do not appear online.
Where can I access Bourbon County parcel maps and GIS information?
Kentucky's statewide KyGeoportal offers official mapping data for parcel and boundary research. Bourbon County has 9,489 parcels in its assessment records. For a specific parcel map, call the Bourbon County Clerk at 859-987-2142 for direction.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Bourbon County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local government offices rather than the recording office. Call the Bourbon County Clerk at 859-987-2142 and ask who to contact for your address, since Paris and unincorporated areas may follow different rules. Have the property address ready.
How can I create a list of property owners in Bourbon County?
Search recorded deeds through the Kentucky County Records portal and note owner names and recording dates in your target area. The county has 13,113 deed records. For a larger list, call the Clerk at 859-987-2142 and ask about copies and fees.