Bullitt County, KY Property Records
Property records in Bullitt, Kentucky provide important information about real estate within Bullitt County, including parcel ownership, assessed property values, legal descriptions, land and building details, tax classifications, and recent transfers. These records are useful for homeowners reviewing assessments, buyers researching a property, real estate professionals verifying details, and residents checking tax or ownership information.
Official Bullitt property records can be accessed through the Bullitt County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA), which maintains assessment and parcel data for properties in the county. Users can begin their search through the county’s official online resource for Bullitt property records. For recorded deeds, liens, and other legal documents, users may also need to contact the Bullitt County Clerk’s Office.
Bullitt County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Bullitt County is among the higher-cost housing markets in Kentucky. The median rent is $888, above the state median of $717.50 and the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $222,750, compared with $128,000 statewide and $173,750 nationally. Renter-occupied housing is only 15.53% of homes, well below the state's 22.74% and the national 21.81%, which shows a strongly owner-occupied market.
The median property tax rate is 0.84%, higher than the Kentucky rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%. Combined with high home values, owners here can expect larger tax bills than in most of the state.
Median household income is $71,231, above both the state median of $51,617.25 and the national $65,108. That higher income supports the county's higher rents and values. The unemployment rate of 3.16% is above the state's 2.94% and the national 2.87%, though only modestly.
Taken together, the figures describe a higher-income, owner-heavy county where housing costs and property taxes run above state and national levels, balanced by strong household earnings and an unemployment rate close to the benchmarks.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Bullitt
Bullitt County has one of the larger property record collections in Kentucky, covering tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and a significant volume of foreclosure filings. The county has 37,856 total parcels with 95.89% tax record coverage for the 2024 assessment year, and 28,669 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 37,856 |
| Residential Parcels | 34,551 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,512 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.89% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 4,686 |
| Mortgage Records | 5,361 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 28,669 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 1,859 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment means a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release means the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Bullitt County has 40,870 assignment and release records available for research. They include 4,127 assignment documents recorded from March 2, 2017 through August 29, 2025, and 36,743 release documents recorded from March 1, 2017 through August 28, 2025.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers see who holds a mortgage on a property, verify that earlier loans were released, and trace how a loan moved between lenders. Reviewing them before a sale or refinance can reveal any mortgage that is still open.
How to Search Bullitt County, KY Property Records
In Bullitt County, the County Clerk keeps recorded property documents for the county's 37,856 parcels, including deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and foreclosure notices. Kentucky uses a judicial foreclosure process, and Bullitt County shows notices of sale, lis pendens filings, and some older notices of default.
The Bullitt County Clerk website describes the office's services and how to request documents. To search recorded records from your computer, use the Bullitt County online record search, the Clerk's official lookup for recorded documents.
In person, visit the Bullitt County Clerk at 149 N. Walnut Street, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, or call 502-543-2513. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended hours on Thursday from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Before you search, gather the owner name, property address, or a rough recording date. Enter the most complete details, review the matching results, and open the record that fits the property. Recorded deed data runs from January 23, 2011 to December 13, 2013 and mortgages from December 1, 2011 to December 27, 2013, so call the Clerk for documents outside those dates.
Bullitt Registrar of Deeds
The Bullitt County Probate Office is located at 149 N. Walnut Street, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165 and can be reached at 502-543-2513. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM). Records can be accessed through bullittcountyclerk.com or the official website bullittcountyclerk.com.
Bullitt County Clerk
Bullitt County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Bullitt County property records by address?
Use the Bullitt County online record search to find recorded documents tied to a property. If the address does not return a match, try a shorter version of the street name, or call the Bullitt County Clerk at 502-543-2513 for assistance.
How can I find property owners in Bullitt County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds. Search the Clerk's online records by name or property detail to see who holds title. The office at 149 N. Walnut Street, Shepherdsville, can also assist in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Bullitt County?
Bullitt County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 37,856 parcels. For a specific property's assessed value, call the County Clerk at 502-543-2513 for direction to the right office. The Kentucky Department of Revenue also explains the assessment process.
Where can I find Bullitt County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are separate from the recorded-document search. Contact the Bullitt County Clerk at 502-543-2513 to ask where to get a bill or confirm a payment, or visit the Clerk's website for office information. The office is open weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Thursday hours until 6 PM.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Bullitt County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded by the County Clerk. Search them through the online record search. Recorded deed data in the county runs from January 23, 2011 to December 13, 2013, so ask the Clerk about documents outside that range.
Where can I access Bullitt County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are kept by local offices rather than the records search. Call the Bullitt County Clerk at 502-543-2513 to ask which office provides parcel mapping for your area. The state's KY Geoportal also offers statewide map data for general reference.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Bullitt County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on the property's location and the work planned. Call the Bullitt County Clerk at 502-543-2513 to be pointed to the correct planning or building office, and confirm requirements before you build, renovate, or change how a property is used.
How can I create a list of property owners in Bullitt County?
The online tools are made for individual property lookups, so a full owner list is not available as a download. Use the online record search for specific properties, and call 502-543-2513 to ask whether the Clerk can help with a larger request.