Scott County, KY Property Records
Scott, Kentucky, property records are the official documents that describe real estate in the county: who owns it, what it is worth for tax purposes, and what loans or transfers have been recorded against it. They include parcel and assessment data, deeds, mortgages, valuation information, and foreclosure filings, and they support home purchases, refinancing, title research, and legal review.
Recorded land records are maintained by the Scott County Clerk in Georgetown. The Clerk's property records page is the official starting point, and the office also provides an online land records search.
Scott County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Scott County has a median rent of $1,098, well above the Kentucky median of $717.50 and the national median of $840.25. Only 15.55% of homes are renter-occupied, compared with 22.74% statewide and 21.81% nationally, which means the county is strongly weighted toward homeowners.
The median home value is $239,700, far above the state figure of $128,000 and higher than the national figure of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.58% is below the state's 0.72% and the national 0.74%, so although homes are expensive, the rate applied to them is relatively light.
Incomes are strong. The median household income is $79,997, compared with $51,617.25 in Kentucky and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate of 2.21% is lower than the state rate of 2.94% and the national rate of 2.87%, pointing to a healthy local job market.
Taken together, the figures describe one of the more expensive and higher-income housing markets in the comparison: high rents and home values supported by incomes above both benchmarks, low unemployment, and property tax rates that stay under the state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Scott
Scott County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 25,022 total parcels, with 23,033 residential and 1,001 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 95.18% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The Recorder holds 40,279 deed records and 45,830 mortgage records, and 18,132 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 25,022 |
| Residential Parcels | 23,033 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,001 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.18% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 40,279 |
| Mortgage Records | 45,830 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 18,132 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 30 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred to a new holder, and a release shows that it was paid off and the lien on the property removed.
Scott County has 63,453 assignment and release records. These include 6,824 assignment documents recorded from January 7, 2004, to August 28, 2025, and 56,591 release documents recorded from September 14, 1999, to August 29, 2025, along with 38 other documents.
With this depth of history, the records are a strong resource for confirming that earlier mortgages on a property were released and for seeing how loans moved between lenders. That helps buyers, lenders, and title researchers spot open liens before closing. The Clerk's online land records search is the place to look for these documents.
How to Search Scott County, KY Property Records
Scott County's land records are kept by the County Clerk in Georgetown. For the county's 25,022 parcels, the Clerk records deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other documents that establish ownership and show what liens exist.
The Scott County Clerk records page describes the types of records available and how to request them. To search documents yourself, use the Scott County online land records search, which lets you look up recorded filings without visiting the office.
Enter the owner's name or other details you have, then scan the results for deeds and mortgages that match the property. Opening an entry shows the document type and recording information, so you can follow a chain of title from one owner to the next.
The Clerk's office is at 101 E Main St., Georgetown, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 502-863-7875 if you need help or copies of a record.
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Scott County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Scott County property records by address?
Use the Clerk's online land records search to look up recorded documents. Records may be indexed by name, so the owner's name can narrow results faster than an address. If you cannot find a property, call the Scott County Clerk at 502-863-7875 for help.
How can I find property owners in Scott County?
The owner of record is shown on the latest recorded deed. Search deeds through the online land records, or visit the County Clerk at 101 E Main St., Georgetown, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. With 40,279 deed records on file, most ownership histories can be traced.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Scott County?
The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year and 25,022 parcels. Assessments in Kentucky are set by the property valuation administrator, and the Kentucky Department of Revenue property tax page explains the process. For a specific parcel, call 502-863-7875 to be directed to the right office.
Where can I find Scott County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Kentucky are generally issued and collected through the Sheriff's office. To locate a Scott County bill or payment history, call the County Clerk at 502-863-7875 and ask which office to contact, and have the owner's name or parcel information ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Scott County?
The County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. Search them online through the Scott County land records search, or read about the available records on the Clerk's records page. The office is at 101 E Main St., Georgetown.
Where can I access Scott County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Clerk's pages do not provide a parcel map viewer. Kentucky parcel maps are usually kept by the county's property valuation office, so call the Scott County Clerk at 502-863-7875 to ask where to find the current map. A parcel map is a reference tool, not a legal survey of boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Scott County?
Permit and zoning rules are handled by local planning and building offices. For property inside Georgetown or another city, ask that city about its requirements. For other parcels, call the Scott County Clerk at 502-863-7875 and ask which office handles permits or zoning for your property.
How can I create a list of property owners in Scott County?
Online tools are designed for individual property lookups, so a downloadable list of owners is not provided. You can search the land records one parcel at a time, or call 502-863-7875 to ask whether the Clerk can handle a larger records request.