Nelson County, KentuckyProperty records & tax offices
Links open the listed public-office or service-provider website in a new tab. This directory does not collect payments.
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
- Around October 2026; the official County Clerk page says property-tax bills are usually mailed around October, but no exact 2026 date was verified.
- Payment deadline
- Nelson County posted schedule applied to 2026: 2% discount through November 1; face amount through December 31; 5% penalty January 1-31, 2027; 21% penalty February 1-April 15, 2027.
- Assessment appeal
- Verified 2026 Nelson County open inspection is July 6-July 20, 2026; the last day to file an appeal is July 21, 2026.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
December 31, 2026, for a 2026 homestead/disability application filed with the Nelson County PVA.
Senior relief
Kentucky's 2025-2026 homestead exemption is $49,100. Qualifying owners must be at least 65 or totally disabled, own and maintain the personal residence as of January 1; disability applicants must maintain the classification, receive payments, and generally apply annually.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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