Franklin County, KY Property Records
Property records in Franklin, Kentucky document essential information about real estate within the city and surrounding Simpson County. These records typically include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, property ownership details, legal descriptions, assessed values, and tax-related information. They are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, title researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing property history, or preparing for a real estate transaction.
Official Franklin property records are generally maintained at the county level. Recorded land documents can be accessed through the Simpson County Clerk’s office, while assessment and parcel information is available through the Simpson County Property Valuation Administrator. Users can begin with the county’s government resources for official property records and contact the appropriate office for copies, searches, fees, or in-person assistance.
Franklin County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Franklin County, home to Frankfort, has a median rent of $901, higher than the Kentucky median of $717.50 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 36.49% of homes, well above the state figure of 22.74% and the national figure of 21.81%, a sign of a sizable rental market in the state capital area.
The median home value is $185,000, above the state median of $128,000 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.81% is higher than the state rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%, so homeowners face both higher values and a higher rate than in much of Kentucky.
The median household income is $63,296, higher than the $51,617.25 state figure and just under the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.59% is below the state rate of 2.94% and the national rate of 2.87%, which suggests steady local employment.
Altogether, the figures show a county with higher housing costs than most of Kentucky, balanced by stronger incomes and low unemployment, and a larger renter population than the state and nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Franklin
Franklin County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 23,058 total parcels, including 16,678 residential and 1,058 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 95.26% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 32,589 deeds and 36,817 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 14,521 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 23,058 |
| Residential Parcels | 16,678 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,058 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.26% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 32,589 |
| Mortgage Records | 36,817 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 14,521 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 657 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender to another, while a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Franklin County has 58,354 assignment and release records available. They include 6,060 assignment documents recorded from January 7, 2005, through August 27, 2025, and 52,254 release documents recorded from August 1, 2001, through August 27, 2025, along with 40 other documents.
Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use these records to confirm that earlier loans were paid off, trace a mortgage through its lenders, and identify liens that may remain before a sale or refinance. Search them through the Franklin County land records search.
How to Search Franklin County, KY Property Records
Franklin County property records are recorded by the Franklin County Clerk. They cover the county's 23,058 parcels and include deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases, valuation details, and foreclosure filings.
The Franklin County Clerk records page describes the office's recording services, and the Franklin County land records search lets you look up recorded documents online. The Franklin County Clerk forms page has the forms you may need. The Clerk's office is at 315 W. Main Street, Frankfort, and can be reached at 502-875-8710.
It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, for in-person requests.
Before searching, have the owner's name, property address, or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details, review the results, and open the entry that matches the property. If a record can't be found online, call the Clerk's office for help.
Franklin Registrar of Deeds
The Franklin County Probate Office is located at 315 W. Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601 and can be reached at 502-875-8710. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through franklin.countyclerk.us or the official website franklin.countyclerk.us.
Franklin County Clerk
Franklin County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Franklin County property records by address?
Use the Franklin County land records search to look up recorded documents connected to a property. If an address doesn't produce a match, try the owner's name or call the Franklin County Clerk at 502-875-8710. Staff at 315 W. Main Street, Frankfort, can help locate the right record.
How can I find property owners in Franklin County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds. Search the Franklin County land records search for the deed on a property to see who holds title. You can also visit the Clerk's office at 315 W. Main Street, Frankfort, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Franklin County?
Franklin County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on December 18, 2024. Assessed values are set by the county Property Valuation Administrator. Call the Franklin County Clerk at 502-875-8710 for directions, or see the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
Where can I find Franklin County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Kentucky are collected by the county sheriff's office rather than the Clerk's recording system. Call the Franklin County Clerk at 502-875-8710 and staff can point you to the right office in Frankfort. The Franklin County Clerk records page has office details.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Franklin County?
The Franklin County Clerk keeps deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. Search them through the Franklin County land records search. The county has 32,589 deed records and 36,817 mortgage records recorded from January 3, 2006. Forms are available on the Clerk's forms page.
Where can I access Franklin County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are kept by the county's property valuation office rather than the Clerk. Franklin County has 23,058 parcels in its tax records. Call the Franklin County Clerk at 502-875-8710 and ask where parcel maps and GIS information can be viewed.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Franklin County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local city and county offices, not the Clerk's recording system. Call the Franklin County Clerk at 502-875-8710 and ask which office handles building permits and zoning in Frankfort or the rest of the county. Check first before beginning construction or changing a property's use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Franklin County?
The online land records search is built for individual lookups, so owners are identified one deed at a time through the Franklin County land records search. For a bulk request, call the Clerk's office at 502-875-8710 and ask what records can be provided and whether fees apply.