Livingston County, KY Property Records
Property records in Livingston, Kentucky document real estate ownership and transactions for properties within the city, which is located in Rockcastle County. These records typically include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, parcel descriptions, property tax information, assessed values, and ownership history. They are useful for verifying legal ownership, researching a property’s sales history, reviewing tax obligations, supporting title searches, and preparing for real estate transactions or land-use planning.
Official Livingston property records are generally maintained by Rockcastle County offices, including the County Clerk for recorded land documents and the Property Valuation Administrator for assessment and parcel information. Users can begin by visiting the Rockcastle County Clerk’s office or accessing available official property records through the county’s government resources.
Livingston County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Livingston County has a median rent of $804, above the Kentucky median of $717.50 and closer to the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $101,650, under the state's $128,000 and well below the national $173,750. Only 14.03% of occupied housing is rented, much lower than the state share of 22.74% and the national share of 21.81%, so most households own.
The median property tax rate is 0.64%, lower than the state rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps tax costs light for homeowners.
The median household income is $47,232, below Kentucky's $51,617.25 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.84% is just under the state rate of 2.94% and the national rate of 2.87%, indicating a job market in line with or slightly better than average.
Taken together, the figures show a county with moderate home values, low property taxes, and a small rental market where rents run high relative to home prices. Incomes trail state and national levels, but employment is steady and ownership is the norm.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Livingston
Livingston County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 7,344 total parcels, including 5,182 residential and 322 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 99.99% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 1,939 deeds and 1,406 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 2,921 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 7,344 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,182 |
| Commercial Parcels | 322 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 99.99% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 1,939 |
| Mortgage Records | 1,406 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,921 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 5 |
How to Search Livingston County, KY Property Records
Livingston County property records are held by the Livingston County Clerk, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents, along with assessment data covering 7,344 parcels. Searches can show owners, recorded transfers, mortgage filings, assessed values, and foreclosure notices.
Start with the Livingston County Clerk records page, the official source for recording information. To search recorded documents online, use the ECCLIX records search, the portal listed for the county. If you are preparing a filing, the Livingston County Clerk forms page has the forms the office uses.
Before you search, have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready. Use the most complete details you have, review the matching documents, and open the one that fits. Deeds trace ownership, and mortgage records show lender filings. Deed data runs from November 13, 2008 to January 29, 2014, and mortgage data from May 19, 2007 to February 13, 2012.
The Clerk's office is at 335 Court St., Smithland, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The phone number is 270-928-2162.
Livingston Registrar of Deeds
The Livingston County Probate Office is located at 335 Court St., Smithland, KY, 42081 and can be reached at 270-928-2162. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Records can be accessed through ecclix.com or the official website livingston.countyclerk.us.
Livingston County Clerk
Livingston County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Livingston County property records by address?
Use the ECCLIX records search for recorded documents, entering the owner name, property details, or document type. For office information, see the Livingston County Clerk records page. If an address does not match, try a shorter version or call 270-928-2162.
How can I find property owners in Livingston County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds. Search the ECCLIX portal by name, then open the latest deed to see the owner of record. The county has 1,939 deed records, and the Clerk's office at 335 Court St., Smithland, can help at 270-928-2162.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Livingston County?
Livingston County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 7,344 parcels. The Property Valuation Administrator sets assessments, and the Kentucky Department of Revenue's property valuation resources explain the process. Have the address or parcel number ready.
Where can I find Livingston County property tax bills and payment records?
Kentucky counties collect property taxes through the sheriff's office. Contact the Livingston County Sheriff in Smithland with your name or parcel number to ask about a bill or payment history. The Kentucky Department of Revenue's property tax information explains rates and deadlines.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Livingston County?
The Livingston County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other documents. Search them through the ECCLIX portal or review the Clerk's records page. The forms page lists filing forms, and the office is at 335 Court St., Smithland.
Where can I access Livingston County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are kept by the county's Property Valuation Administrator. Call the Livingston County Clerk at 270-928-2162 for help reaching that office in Smithland. Maps help with general reference but are not legal surveys, so use a licensed surveyor when exact boundaries matter.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Livingston County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on the property's location. Within Smithland or another city, contact that city's offices; for rural land, ask county officials about building permits and zoning before starting a project. The Clerk's office at 270-928-2162 can point you to the right department.
How can I create a list of property owners in Livingston County?
Searches suit single properties best. To gather several owners, look up each through the ECCLIX portal and note the owner of record. For bulk requests, call the Clerk at 270-928-2162 to ask what the office can provide, and expect copy fees.