Clinton County, KY Property Records
Property records in Clinton, Kentucky, document important information about real estate within the city and surrounding Hickman County. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, ownership transfers, legal descriptions, parcel details, assessed values, and property tax information. They are useful for confirming ownership, researching property history, preparing for a sale or purchase, checking tax assessments, and conducting legal or financial due diligence.
Official Clinton property records are generally maintained at the county level. Recorded land documents such as deeds and mortgages can be accessed through the Hickman County Clerk’s Office, while assessment and valuation details are handled by the Hickman County Property Valuation Administrator. Users can start with the county’s government resources for official property records and contact the appropriate office for record availability, search procedures, fees, and certified copies.
Clinton County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Clinton County offers low-cost housing but modest incomes. The median rent is $607, well under the Kentucky median of $717.50 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 27.23% of occupied homes, above the state share of 22.74% and the national share of 21.81%, so renting is more common here than in most places.
The median home value is $90,800, far below the state median of $128,000 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.58% is lower than both the state rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the cost of owning a home down alongside the low prices.
Median household income is $40,551, below the state figure of $51,617.25 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.04% is a little higher than the state rate of 2.94% and the national rate of 2.87%, though the gap is small.
Altogether, the figures describe an affordable county with low home values, light property taxes, and inexpensive rents, where incomes run below the state and national levels and a larger share of households rent.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Clinton
Clinton County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, and property valuations. The county has 7,914 total parcels, including 3,618 residential and 178 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 91.31% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 10,261 deeds and 5,483 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 3,054 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 7,914 |
| Residential Parcels | 3,618 |
| Commercial Parcels | 178 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.31% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | May 5, 2025 |
| Deed Records | 10,261 |
| Mortgage Records | 5,483 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,054 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track 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 the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Clinton County has 5,862 assignment and release records available. They include 429 assignment documents recorded from February 9, 2006, through July 14, 2025, and 5,422 release documents recorded from January 2, 2006, through August 29, 2025, plus 11 other documents.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage, whether earlier loans have been paid off, and how financing moved between lenders. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to confirm that past liens were released before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Clinton County, KY Property Records
Clinton County property records are recorded by the Clinton County Clerk in Albany. The county has 7,914 parcels, with 10,261 deed records and 5,483 mortgage records on file, giving researchers a way to follow ownership transfers, mortgage filings, and their recording dates.
The Clinton County Clerk website describes the office and its services. To look up recorded documents, use the Clinton County Clerk records search. The Clinton County Clerk forms page has forms for requesting or filing records.
To search, have the owner's name, the property address, or an approximate recording date ready. Enter the most specific information you have, review the results, and open the deed or mortgage that matches. Deeds show who owned a property and when it changed hands, and mortgages show lender filings. A different spelling of a name can turn up records a first search misses.
The Clerk's office is at 100 South Cross Street, Albany, KY 42602. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The phone number is 606-387-5943.
Clinton Registrar of Deeds
The Clinton County Probate Office is located at 100 South Cross Street, Albany, KY, 42602 and can be reached at 606-387-5943. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M..; Saturday: 8:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M. Records can be accessed through clinton.clerkinfo.net or the official website clinton.clerkinfo.net.
Clinton County Clerk
Clinton County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Clinton County property records by address?
Use the Clinton County Clerk records search and enter the property address or owner name to find recorded deeds and mortgages. If nothing matches, shorten the address or call the Clerk's office in Albany at 606-387-5943 for help.
How can I find property owners in Clinton County?
The current owner is named in the latest recorded deed. Search the Clerk's records by name or date, or visit 100 South Cross Street in Albany. The county has 10,261 deed records dating from January 6, 2006, and tax records cover 91.31% of the population.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Clinton County?
Clinton County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, and the assessor's latest update was on May 5, 2025. To find the assessed value of a particular parcel, call the Clinton County Clerk at 606-387-5943 and ask which office provides assessment information.
Where can I find Clinton County property tax bills and payment records?
The county's current tax records are for tax year 2024. For a bill or payment confirmation, call the Clinton County Clerk at 606-387-5943 and ask which office handles tax collection for your parcel. Have the owner name and address or parcel number on hand.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Clinton County?
Use the Clinton County Clerk records search. The county has 10,261 deed records from January 6, 2006 to August 28, 2025, and 5,483 mortgage records. The Clerk's forms page lists forms for requesting documents.
Where can I access Clinton County parcel maps and GIS information?
Clinton County has 7,914 parcels, including 3,618 residential and 178 commercial properties. To find parcel maps or GIS data, call the County Clerk at 606-387-5943 and ask which county office provides mapping. Bring a street address or parcel number to speed things up.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Clinton County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local planning and building departments. Call the Clinton County Clerk at 606-387-5943 or visit 100 South Cross Street in Albany, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and staff can direct you to the right department for your property.
How can I create a list of property owners in Clinton County?
An owner list is compiled from deed and assessment records parcel by parcel. Begin with the Clerk's records search, working by date range or address. For a broader request across the county's 7,914 parcels, call 606-387-5943 to ask what the Clerk's office can provide.