Breathitt County, KY Property Records
Property records in Breathitt, Kentucky provide information about land and real estate ownership, including parcel details, property owner names, assessed values, legal descriptions, deed references, tax information, and, in some cases, maps or boundary data. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property history, estimating taxes, preparing real estate transactions, checking assessment information, or conducting legal and genealogical research.
Official Breathitt property records can be accessed through local government offices, primarily the Breathitt County Property Valuation Administrator for assessment and parcel information and the Breathitt County Clerk for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and related land documents. Users can begin with the county’s official Breathitt property records resource to review assessment-related information and learn how to contact the appropriate office for certified copies or recorded documents.
Breathitt County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Breathitt County is one of the more affordable housing markets in Kentucky. The median rent is $463, far below the state median of $717.50 and the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $54,600, compared with $128,000 statewide and $173,750 nationally, which is less than half of the state figure. Renter-occupied housing makes up 27.33% of homes, higher than the state's 22.74% and the national 21.81%.
The median property tax rate is 0.88%, above the Kentucky rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%. On a low-value home that rate still produces a modest bill in absolute terms, but it is a higher share of value than the benchmarks.
The median household income is $38,209, noticeably below the state's $51,617.25 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 3.79%, above both the state's 2.94% and the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe a county with very low housing costs, lower incomes, and a larger rental share than the state or nation. Lower rents and values reflect a smaller local economy, while the higher tax rate and unemployment suggest financial pressure for some households.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Breathitt
Breathitt County property records span tax assessments, deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure notices. The county has 10,604 total parcels with 73.41% tax record coverage for the 2024 assessment year, plus 9,207 deed records and 3,721 mortgage records, with assignment and release documents also on file.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 10,604 |
| Residential Parcels | 7,127 |
| Commercial Parcels | 270 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 73.41% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 9,207 |
| Mortgage Records | 3,721 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,365 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 13 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that a mortgage was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Breathitt County has 4,488 assignment and release records available for research. They include 285 assignment documents recorded from January 7, 2005 through August 15, 2025, and 4,202 release documents recorded from January 6, 2005 through August 26, 2025, along with 1 other document.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers see who holds a mortgage on a property, confirm that earlier loans were released, and follow a loan as it moved between lenders. Checking them before a sale or refinance can reveal open mortgages that still need to be cleared.
How to Search Breathitt County, KY Property Records
Breathitt County's recorded property documents are kept by the County Clerk, and the county's 10,604 parcels have deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and valuation data tied to them. Because Kentucky uses a judicial foreclosure process, foreclosures appear as notices of sale.
The Breathitt County Clerk records page describes the office's services and records. Recorded documents can be searched online through the Kentucky county clerk records search portal listed by the Clerk. Printable request forms are available in the Breathitt County printable records section.
In person, visit the Breathitt County Clerk at 1137 Main St., Jackson, KY 41339, or call 606-666-3800. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Wednesday closing at 12:00 PM.
Before you search, collect the owner name, property address, or an approximate recording date. Enter the most complete details, review results, and open the document that fits the property. Deeds in the data run from January 3, 2006 to August 25, 2025 and mortgages from January 3, 2006 to August 18, 2025, so earlier documents may require contacting the Clerk.
Breathitt Registrar of Deeds
The Breathitt County Probate Office is located at 1137 Main St., Jackson, KY, 41339 and can be reached at 606-666-3800. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM). Records can be accessed through ecclix.com or the official website breathitt.countyclerk.us.
Breathitt County Clerk
Breathitt County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Breathitt County property records by address?
Start with the Breathitt County Clerk records page and the online records search it lists. If an address search is not successful, try a shorter street name or call the County Clerk at 606-666-3800 for help locating the record.
How can I find property owners in Breathitt County?
Property owners show up on recorded deeds. Search the Clerk's official records search by name or property details to see who holds title. You can also visit the Breathitt County Clerk at 1137 Main St., Jackson, for in-person help during office hours.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Breathitt County?
The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 10,604 parcels. To get the assessed value for a specific property, call the Breathitt County Clerk at 606-666-3800 to be directed to the right office. The Kentucky Department of Revenue also explains how property assessments work.
Where can I find Breathitt County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are separate from recorded-document searches. Call the Breathitt County Clerk at 606-666-3800 to find out where to obtain a bill or confirm a payment, or go to 1137 Main St., Jackson. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, but closes at noon on Wednesday.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Breathitt County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded with the County Clerk. Search them through the online records portal or find request forms in the printable records section. Deed records available run from January 3, 2006 through August 25, 2025.
Where can I access Breathitt County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are maintained by local offices rather than the records portal. Ask the Breathitt County Clerk at 606-666-3800 which office provides maps for your property. The state's KY Geoportal also offers statewide map data for general reference.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Breathitt County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on where the property is and how you plan to use it. Call the Breathitt County Clerk at 606-666-3800 to get directed to the right planning or building contact, and check requirements before you build, add on, or change a property's use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Breathitt County?
Online tools focus on individual property lookups, so a full owner list is not offered for download. Use the Clerk's records search to research specific properties, and call 606-666-3800 to ask whether the office can handle a larger or bulk records request.