Shelby 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.
- Payment deadline
- 2026 Kentucky standard schedule: 2% discount through November 1; face amount November 2-December 31; 5% penalty January 1-31, 2027; after January 31, 10% penalty plus 10% sheriff's add-on fee; sheriff collection through April 15, 2027.
- Assessment appeal
- May 4-May 18, 2026 tax-roll inspection and required PVA conference; appeal to the county clerk by May 19, 2026. No county-specific alternate dates were verified.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
December 31, 2026, for a 2026 homestead/disability application filed with the local PVA.
Senior relief
The 2025-2026 Kentucky homestead exemption is $49,100. Qualifying owners must be at least 65 or totally disabled, own, occupy, and maintain the residence as a personal residence as of January 1. Disability applicants must receive qualifying payments for the assessment period and may need annual documentation.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.