Meade County, KY Property Records
Property records in Meade, Kentucky provide details about real estate ownership, assessed values, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, deed references, tax information, and property characteristics such as acreage, structures, and land use. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, title professionals, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing property tax assessments, or researching a parcel’s history.
Users can access official Meade property information through the Meade County Property Valuation Administrator, which maintains assessment and parcel data for local real estate. For deeds, transfers, and recorded instruments, users may also consult the Meade County Clerk’s office. To begin an official search, visit the Meade County PVA property records resource.
Meade County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Meade County has a median rent of $994, noticeably higher than the Kentucky median of $717.50 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 20.9% of occupied homes, below the state share of 22.74% and the national share of 21.81%, so most households in the county own the homes they live in.
The median home value is $183,900, above both the state figure of $128,000 and the national figure of $173,750. Even so, the median property tax rate of 0.7% is lower than the Kentucky rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the annual tax cost on those higher-priced homes relatively modest.
Median household income in Meade County is $62,917, well above the state median of $51,617.25 and a little under the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 3.44%, higher than the state rate of 2.94% and the national rate of 2.87%, suggesting that employment conditions are somewhat less favorable than average despite the stronger incomes.
Overall, the data shows a county with higher-than-average housing costs for Kentucky, strong household incomes, a low tax rate, and a largely owner-occupied market. Rents and home values both rank above the state, while still sitting close to national benchmarks.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Meade
Meade County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 15,496 total parcels, including 13,613 residential and 552 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 98.14% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 30,995 deeds and 21,155 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 11,161 properties, with the latest update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 15,496 |
| Residential Parcels | 13,613 |
| Commercial Parcels | 552 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 98.14% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 30,995 |
| Mortgage Records | 21,155 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,161 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 99 |
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.
Meade County has 30,910 assignment and release records available for research. They include 3,046 assignment documents recorded from April 4, 2002, through August 28, 2025, and 27,836 release documents recorded from March 28, 2002, through August 29, 2025, along with 28 other documents.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers see who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans have been satisfied. They are useful for following a loan as it moved between lenders and for spotting mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance. Search them through the Meade County Clerk land records.
How to Search Meade County, KY Property Records
Meade County property records are maintained by the Meade County Clerk, who records deeds, mortgages, and related land documents. The county has 15,496 parcels, and its recorded documents can be used to confirm ownership, trace transfers, and review loans secured by real estate.
The main resource is the Meade County Clerk land records page, which serves as both the information page and the official records search. Use it to look up recorded deeds, mortgages, and other land documents, and to learn how to request copies.
The Clerk's office is located at 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can call 270-422-2152 if you need help finding a document or want to request records in person.
To search, collect the owner's name, the property address, or any known recording date. Enter the most complete details available, review the documents returned, and open the one that matches your property. Deed records in the county go back to January 3, 2006, so older transactions may require a call to the office.
Meade Registrar of Deeds
The Meade County Probate Office is located at 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY, 40108 and can be reached at 270-422-2152. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through meade.countyclerk.us or the official website meade.countyclerk.us.
Meade County Clerk
Meade County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Meade County property records by address?
Start with the Meade County Clerk land records page, where recorded land documents can be searched. Records are generally easiest to find by owner name or document type, so if an address search does not return what you need, call the Clerk's office at 270-422-2152 for help locating the correct record.
How can I find property owners in Meade County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds. Search the Meade County Clerk land records for the deed that transferred the property, and review the grantee named on the most recent one. The county has 30,995 deed records, so having the owner's name or a recording date will narrow the results.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Meade County?
Assessments in Meade County follow the 2024 assessment year, with the most recent assessor update on March 13, 2025. In Kentucky, values are set by the county Property Valuation Administrator. To ask about a specific parcel, call the County Clerk at 270-422-2152 and staff can direct you to the correct office.
Where can I find Meade County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Kentucky are collected locally rather than through the recording office. Call the Meade County Clerk at 270-422-2152 or visit 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, and staff can direct you to the office that handles bills and payments. Bring the owner's name or the property address so the account can be found quickly.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Meade County?
Deeds, mortgages, and related documents are kept by the County Clerk. Use the Meade County Clerk land records page to search them online. Records in the system begin January 3, 2006. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, for in-person requests.
Where can I access Meade County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are typically maintained by the county's property valuation office, not the recording office. Recorded deeds often include legal descriptions that help locate a parcel among the county's 15,496 parcels. Call the Meade County Clerk at 270-422-2152 to ask which office provides current parcel maps and how to view them.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Meade County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local planning and building officials. The County Clerk's office at 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, can point you in the right direction when you call 270-422-2152. If the property sits within a city, such as Brandenburg, confirm that city's own permit and zoning requirements as well.
How can I create a list of property owners in Meade County?
The online land records tools are built for individual lookups. To build a list, search the Meade County Clerk land records by recording date and note the parties on each deed. For a larger or bulk request, call the County Clerk at 270-422-2152 to ask what is available.