Bell County, KentuckyProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- 2026 Kentucky calendar: tax bills delivered to sheriffs by September 15, 2026; 5% discount period through November 1; regular payment period November 2-December 31; exact county mailing date was not published.
- Payment deadline
- 2026 Kentucky calendar: 5% discount if paid by November 1, 2026; face amount November 2-December 31, 2026; delinquent January 1, 2027, with penalties thereafter.
- Assessment appeal
- Complete the PVA conference during the 2026 public inspection period, scheduled for 13 days beginning the first Monday in May; file with the county clerk no later than one workday after the inspection period closes. County-specific 2026 dates were not separately published.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
January 1-March 1, 2026 real-property listing period; the reviewed official sources did not publish a separate county-specific homestead application deadline.
Senior relief
Kentucky homestead exemption for qualifying homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled: $49,100 reduction from assessed value for the 2025-2026 assessment years. Eligibility is administered through the local PVA.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.