Kenton County Auditor Search: PVA Records & GIS Maps

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Kenton County, Kentucky · PVA records, GIS maps, tax bills, deeds and assessment help

Find the Parcel and Reach the Correct Office

Kentucky does not use a county property-auditor title. Kenton County property assessments, parcel records, sales and mapping resources are maintained by the elected Property Valuation Administrator, commonly called the PVA.

This guide explains how to search by owner, address or Parcel Identification Number, interpret the property record, check current and delinquent taxes, find deeds, use GIS maps, correct inaccurate characteristics and prepare an assessment appeal.

Read the quick answer Follow property-search steps Find a tax bill
Office-title correction: A search for “Kenton County Auditor” should normally lead to the Kenton County PVA for property values and parcel records. The Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts audits government agencies and does not operate the local property-search database.

Quick answer: start with the Kenton County PVA

Open the official PVA Property Search, enter one owner name, basic property address or PIDN, open the matching result, verify the location and save the parcel number before moving to the Sheriff tax system, Clerk land records, GIS maps or appeal forms.

1 Search simply Use one owner, address or PIDN field.
2 Verify the parcel Match the location and parcel identifier.
3 Save useful details Record value, district, sale and deed clues.
4 Use the right office PVA, Sheriff, Clerk or planning authority.
Property and GIS

Kenton County PVA

859-392-1750

Current tax bills

Kenton County Sheriff

859-392-1800

Deeds and delinquent tax

Kenton County Clerk

859-392-1650

Planning and zoning

PDS of Kenton County

859-331-8980

After preparing a surname, basic street address or PIDN, open the official search page. Begin broadly and add details only when too many results appear.

Open official property search Open Kenton County PVA

Jump to the task you need to finish

Each section provides a practical route rather than an unexplained list of county links.

Office-routing guide

Which Kenton County office handles the question?

Correct office for common property tasks
Your task
Correct office
What it provides
Common mistake
Find an owner, parcel, value or property characteristics
Kenton County PVA
Assessment records, PIDN, land, buildings, sales and GIS resources.
Searching for a Kentucky county auditor.
Check or pay a current property-tax bill
Kenton County Sheriff
Current bill inquiry, payment, receipt and collection information.
Trying to pay the PVA.
Pay an older delinquent bill
Kenton County Clerk
Certificates of delinquency, current payoff and tax-sale information.
Using the original Sheriff amount after April 15.
Find a deed, mortgage, lien or easement
Kenton County Clerk
Recorded real-estate indexes, document requests and certified copies.
Treating a PVA owner name as legal title proof.
View a parcel or sales map
PVA GIS/Mapping
Land-record maps, data dashboards, sales maps and boundary context.
Using GIS lines as surveyed boundaries.
Confirm zoning or development permission
PDS or the responsible city
Zoning, subdivision, development and permit guidance.
Assuming a PVA property class is a zoning designation.
Challenge the assessed value
PVA conference, then Board of Assessment Appeals
Informal review followed by an independent appeal when needed.
Skipping the mandatory PVA conference.
Apply for Homestead or disability relief
Kenton County PVA
Application processing and eligibility-document review.
Waiting for the Sheriff tax bill to apply.
Best sequence: Identify the parcel through the PVA, save the PIDN, and use that number when checking taxes, maps, recorded documents, exemptions or appeals.
Failed-search recovery

No Kenton County property result found?

Owner search failed Use the surname only, then try a former owner, spouse, trust, estate or company name.
Address search failed Keep the house number and main street word but remove the suffix, direction and unit.
Property recently sold Search the seller and check the County Clerk record index for the new deed.
New construction or subdivision Search the parent parcel, developer, former landowner or nearby parcels.
Condominium unit is missing Search the building address, owner name and individual unit PIDN separately.
Mailing city causes confusion Confirm whether the parcel is in Covington, Independence or another Kenton County city.
Old parcel number no longer works The parcel may have been divided, combined or assigned a new PIDN.
Browser map will not load Clear the browser cache and reopen the map, as recommended on the PVA GIS page.

Prepare this before contacting the PVA

Complete physical address
Current and previous owner names
Old or possible PIDN
Approximate sale date
Subdivision or condominium name
Nearby road or intersection
Tax bill or deed reference
Screenshot or description of the failed search
PVA call script “I am trying to identify the Kenton County property at [address]. The current or former owner may be [name], and I have [old PIDN, deed reference or tax-bill information]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, divided, combined or assigned a new PIDN?”
Call PVA: 859-392-1750 Open PIDN request form
Property-record decoder

Understand the PVA record before using it

Common Kenton County property-record fields
Field
What it means
Practical next action
PIDN
The Parcel Identification Number assigned to the property.
Use it for tax, map, form and record searches.
Owner name
The ownership name currently displayed in the assessment system.
Use the County Clerk deed when legal title proof is needed.
Property address
The physical or situs location associated with the parcel.
Compare it with GIS and the recorded legal description.
Mailing address
The address used for PVA and tax correspondence.
Submit a mailing-address change when incorrect.
Fair cash value
The estimated market value as of January 1.
Compare property facts and relevant arm’s-length sales.
Land value
The value assigned to the parcel’s land component.
Check acreage, location, use and agricultural status.
Improvement value
The value assigned to buildings and other improvements.
Verify size, age, condition, quality and features.
Tax district or AVIS
The combination of taxing jurisdictions applying to the parcel.
Use it to understand which county, city, school and district rates apply.
Sale history
Recorded transfer dates and amounts connected to the property.
Determine whether a sale was arm’s-length before using it as a comparable.
Property characteristics
Residential or commercial facts used in valuation models.
Submit a characteristics update when materially incorrect.

How Kenton County residential values are developed

Residential property is valued at fair market value as of January 1. PVA field staff gather exterior measurements, photographs, sketches and property characteristics and review local sales and valuation models.

Check the property card
  • Living area and exterior dimensions
  • Bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Basement and finished area
  • Garage, deck and porch
  • Year built and condition
  • Land size and property use
Collect correction evidence
  • Current photographs
  • Measurements or floor plan
  • Permit or demolition record
  • Inspection report
  • Repair estimate
  • Recorded deed, plat or survey
Field-visit verification: PVA field assessors and representatives carry identification. Call 859-392-1750 when you need to confirm whether someone visiting the property is a PVA employee.
Read residential assessment guidance Submit a characteristics update
GIS, maps and land-use research

Use the correct map for the property question

Kenton County PVA publishes several separate map and data tools. Choose the one that matches your task instead of treating one GIS screen as the answer to every boundary, sales or zoning question.

Kenton County PVA map and data tools
Tool
Best use
What to check
Important limit
GIS Land Records Map
Locate parcels and view land-record context.
PIDN, address and surrounding parcels.
Not a professional boundary survey.
Property Data Dashboard
Review property information in a visual data format.
Location, characteristics and assessment context.
Confirm final facts on the official property record.
Residential Sales Dashboard
Search arm’s-length residential sales by city or area.
Sale date, price, property type and location.
A sale is not automatically comparable.
Residential Comparable Sales Map
Locate nearby residential transactions.
Size, age, condition, style and market area.
Distance alone does not create comparability.
Condominium Sales Tools
Compare condominium units separately from ordinary houses.
Project, unit size, floor, parking and amenities.
Do not compare unrelated condominium projects blindly.
City Boundaries Map
Identify municipal boundary context.
Whether the parcel is inside a city.
Confirm official jurisdiction when taxes or permits depend on it.
Agricultural Soils Map
Review parcel soil classifications for agricultural valuation research.
Parcel acreage, soils and qualifying use.
The map alone does not approve agricultural classification.

Map micro-steps

Find the PIDN first Copy the parcel identifier from the PVA property search.
Choose the correct map Use land records for parcel context, sales maps for comparisons and soil maps for farm research.
Search or click the parcel Confirm the PIDN and address displayed in the map popup.
Turn on only useful layers Too many layers can hide parcel boundaries and labels.
Clear the browser cache when a map fails The PVA advises this when an older cached map version causes loading problems.
Verify legal or development questions separately Use a deed, plat, survey, city or Planning and Development Services.
Zoning is a separate question: A PVA property class, GIS layer or tax district is not a zoning approval. Contact the responsible city or Planning and Development Services of Kenton County before construction, subdivision or a change of use.
Open official GIS map list Open planning information Call PDS: 859-331-8980
Sales and 2026 reassessment context

Compare sales without choosing misleading properties

The PVA publishes monthly arm’s-length sales and separate residential and condominium sales tools. For the 2026 re-evaluation work, the office highlighted sales in Bromley, Covington and Ludlow from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.

Build a useful comparison

Match location
  • Same city or nearby market
  • Similar municipal and school context
  • Comparable street and access
  • Similar river, hillside or urban setting
Match the property
  • House, condominium, commercial or vacant type
  • Similar size and age
  • Similar condition and quality
  • Comparable lot and improvements
Match the transaction
  • Arm’s-length sale
  • Recent date near January 1
  • No family or nominal transfer
  • No multi-parcel distortion

Transfers that may not reflect market value

Family transfer or gift
Trust or estate transfer
Foreclosure or forced sale
Partial ownership interest
Multiple parcels sold together
Sale involving personal property
Major condition difference
Different municipality or property type
Urban comparison tip: A nearby Covington sale may differ materially because of neighborhood, renovation level, historic-district influence, parking, view, rental use or lot configuration.
Open residential and condominium sales tools Read current PVA announcements
Current-year tax bills

Check and pay Kenton County property taxes

The PVA determines fair market assessments but does not set tax rates or collect taxes. Current bills are collected by the Kenton County Sheriff.

Published annual collection schedule

Discount period October 1–November 1

Face amount less the published 2% discount.

Face amount November 2–December 31

Pay the face amount shown on the bill.

January collection January 1–31

Face amount plus the published 5% addition.

Late Sheriff period February 1–April 15

Higher published penalty and collection additions apply.

August 2026 timing: The 2026 current-year bill cycle may not yet be displayed. Use KCOR to check whether the bill has posted and confirm the exact year before paying.

Use KCOR Tax Bill Inquiry

Open the Sheriff’s Check Your Tax Bill page Read the county instructions before continuing to KCOR.
Open Kenton County Online Records Select the large “Click For Free Access Menu” option.
Complete the captcha Enter the displayed code and select the green Submit button.
Select Tax Bill Inquiry Do not choose PVA Real Estate Inquiry when the goal is a payable bill.
Choose a search method Search by owner as of January 1, property location, PIDN, tangible account number or bill number.
Click the Search button The Sheriff notes that pressing Enter may not run the search.
Open the boxed result number Verify the owner, property, tax year and amount before paying.
Save the payment proof Keep the receipt, confirmation number, bill number and PIDN.

Payment routes

Current Kenton County Sheriff payment options
Method
How it works
What to prepare
Online
Use the KCOR payment option reached through the Sheriff’s website.
PIDN or bill number, payment information and email.
Sheriff office
Pay at the Covington or Independence Sheriff location.
Tax bill or parcel information and accepted payment method.
Heritage Bank
Participating Northern Kentucky branches accept qualifying tax-bill payments.
A copy of the tax bill.
Mail
Mail a check to the Sheriff’s published tax-payment address.
Bill number and account information on the payment.
Mortgage escrow
The mortgage company may pay the bill from escrow.
Verify whether the payment posted before paying again.
Sheriff tax call script “I am calling about Kenton County PIDN [number] at [address]. Can you confirm whether the [year] bill has posted, the current amount due, the payment deadline and whether an escrow or previous payment has been applied?”
Follow official tax-bill instructions Open property-tax information Call Sheriff: 859-392-1800
Prior-year delinquent bills

After April 15, contact the County Clerk

The Sheriff stops collecting unpaid annual tax bills at the end of the published April 15 collection period. The unpaid bills are transferred to the County Clerk as certificates of delinquency, and additional charges can apply.

Do not send the original bill amount. Obtain a current payoff from the County Clerk or Kenton Records Search because the certificate may include added fees, interest, County Attorney activity or third-party purchaser information.

Delinquent-tax recovery steps

Confirm that the bill is no longer with the Sheriff Use the year and bill number to determine which office controls collection.
Open the Clerk delinquent-tax page Review the current payment and tax-sale information.
Search Kenton Records Find the certificate using the owner, PIDN or bill information.
Request the current payoff Include all published interest, fees and other additions.
Ask whether the certificate was sold A third-party purchaser may affect the redemption amount and payment route.
Check for a County Attorney flag Foreclosure, bankruptcy, escrow or lien-related accounts may require separate instructions.
Save the paid or redeemed confirmation Keep proof showing the certificate and property identifiers.
Tax-sale timing: The Clerk generally offers current certificates of delinquency in mid-July. Prior-year certificates may be available for purchase throughout the year.
Open delinquent-tax instructions Call County Clerk: 859-392-1650
Recorded land documents

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and easements

The PVA record can provide the current owner, PIDN and transfer clues. The County Clerk maintains the recorded legal documents.

Search land records efficiently

Start with the PVA record Copy the current and previous owner names, PIDN, transfer date and any deed reference.
Open the Clerk Real Estate page Review its public-access, document-request and fraud-alert options.
Choose online or in-person research Online land-record access has various pay options, or visit the Record Room at the Covington Government Center.
Search grantor and grantee names Try both directions, prior surnames, initials, trusts and business names.
Filter by document type and date Use deed, mortgage, release, easement, judgment, lien or another relevant category.
Verify the index details Match the parties, date, book/page or instrument and property description.
Order the correct copy type Ask the receiving lender, court or agency whether a certified copy is required.

Published online index starting points

Kenton County Clerk index coverage examples
Courthouse or record group
Document type
Published online index start
Covington courthouse code C
Official Records Books
May 1, 1999
Covington courthouse code C
PIDN numbers
1994
Covington courthouse code C
State, federal and judgment liens
January 1987
Independence courthouse code I
Deeds
May 1991
Independence courthouse code I
Mortgages and easements
May 1991
Independence courthouse code I
Judgments and tax liens
May 1991
Older-record strategy: When an instrument predates the online index range, bring the owner names, approximate date, property location and any prior book/page reference to the Clerk’s Record Room.
Fraud-alert service: The County Clerk provides a free alert service that can notify users when a newly recorded real-estate document matches registered names. It alerts users but does not prevent a fraudulent filing.

Certified land-document requests

The Clerk’s published online request service lists a $5 certified-copy charge, plus 50 cents per page after the first five pages. Confirm the live total before ordering.

Open Clerk real-estate records Call Clerk: 859-392-1650
Assessment-review process

Challenge a Kenton County property value

Current 2026 status: The statutory May 2026 inspection and conference period has ended. Property owners can review their records now, correct factual errors and prepare evidence for the next assessment cycle.

Kentucky requires a conference with the PVA before an owner may proceed to the independent Kenton County Board of Assessment Appeals.

Mandatory appeal sequence

Review the property record after January 1 You do not have to wait for an assessment-increase notice to ask questions.
Submit a PVA Review Request Begin the conference by using the current PVA form or contacting the office when computer access is unavailable.
Provide burden-of-proof evidence The property owner must provide documents supporting the requested assessment change.
Complete the PVA conference The conference may occur by email correspondence or in person by appointment.
Obtain Conference Record Form 62A307 The PVA provides this when the mandatory conference requirements have been completed.
File with the County Clerk when unresolved The Board of Assessment Appeals filing is due one business day after the statutory inspection period ends.
Prepare for an independent hearing The Board is administered through the County Clerk and is independent of the PVA.

Evidence that addresses the actual valuation question

Useful evidence by assessment issue
Issue
Useful evidence
Weak approach
Recent purchase
Closing statement, contract, deed and sale-condition information.
Quoting only an automated online estimate.
Incorrect building characteristics
Measurements, floor plans, permits and photographs.
Saying the record is wrong without naming the field.
Poor condition
Dated photographs, inspection reports and repair estimates.
Ordinary maintenance complaints without cost evidence.
Comparable sales
Similar arm’s-length transactions near the January 1 value date.
Selecting only the lowest prices.
Condominium value
Sales in the same or comparable project with similar unit features.
Comparing the unit with unrelated single-family homes.
PVA review call script “I am reviewing PIDN [number] for assessment year [year]. I believe the value or property record is incorrect because [specific factual error, recent sale, condition or comparable evidence]. What evidence and Review Request steps should I prepare for the next conference period?”
Read official appeal process Open Board of Assessment Appeals Check the PVA calendar
Homeowner tax relief

Apply for Homestead or Disability Exemption

Kentucky’s maximum Homestead Exemption for the 2025 and 2026 assessment years is $49,100. The amount is deducted from the qualifying home’s assessed value before property taxes are calculated.

Age qualification

An owner must be at least 65 during the applicable tax period.

Disability qualification

An owner may qualify after being classified as totally disabled under an authorized programme and meeting payment requirements.

Property qualification

The applicant must own, occupy and maintain the home as the principal residence.

Application micro-steps

Confirm the eligibility route Choose age-based Homestead or total-disability qualification.
Find the PIDN Obtain it from the PVA search or tax bill.
Prepare proof of age and residency Kenton County asks for a qualifying Kentucky driver’s licence or state identification showing the residence address.
Prepare disability evidence when applicable Include the qualifying award letter and current benefits information requested by the form.
Submit the current application File with the Kenton County PVA rather than the Sheriff or Clerk.
File no later than December 31 Submit during the eligible tax year and keep confirmation.
Report a transfer or move The exemption does not automatically follow the owner to a different residence.
Primary-residence requirement: A rental property, second home or property not occupied and maintained as the applicant’s principal residence does not qualify merely because the owner meets the age requirement.
Open Kenton exemption application Read Kentucky Homestead rules
Agricultural and horticultural use

Request agricultural-use valuation

Qualifying agricultural or horticultural land can be assessed at use value rather than the higher fair cash value that might apply to land held for development or another use.

Published land-use qualification routes
Land category
Minimum or qualification
Examples
Agricultural land
At least 10 contiguous qualifying acres, excluding the farmhouse land.
Livestock, poultry, crops or merchantable timber.
Aquaculture land
At least five contiguous acres commercially used for aquaculture.
Qualifying commercial aquatic production.
Government-program land
Land meeting an applicable state or federal agricultural-program agreement.
Qualifying programme-enrolled acreage.
Horticultural land
At least five contiguous acres commercially used for horticulture.
Gardens, orchards, fruit, nuts, vegetables, flowers or ornamental plants.

Application steps

Confirm ownership as of January 1 The applicant must be the recorded property owner for the year of application.
Review acreage and use Separate the farmhouse area and identify income-producing improvements.
Use a separate application for each parcel Do not combine unrelated PIDNs into one application.
File on or before March 1 The application must reach the Kenton County PVA by the statutory deadline.
Use the soils map as supporting context Review parcel soil classifications but do not treat the map as automatic approval.
Report a transfer or use change Classification expires after a qualifying use change or transfer to someone other than a surviving spouse.
Transfer warning: Agricultural classification does not automatically continue through an ordinary family transfer. The new owner may need to apply again unless the statutory surviving-spouse exception applies.
Read agricultural valuation rules Open agricultural application
Business personal property

Handle a late or future tangible-property return

2026 deadline status: The May 15, 2026 tangible personal property filing deadline has passed. Late returns are handled as omitted property through the Kentucky Department of Revenue and may involve penalties and interest.

Businesses and other owners of taxable machinery, equipment, furniture, computers, inventory, supplies and certain watercraft generally file Revenue Form 62A500 based on property owned on January 1.

Correct filing checklist

Use the correct tax-year Form 62A500
File a separate return for each property location
Use the physical Kenton County location
Do not use a PO box as the property location
Include fully depreciated property still on hand
Include stored or expensed taxable property
Sign the return and include contact details
Do not send payment with the return
Do not attach it to an income-tax return
Keep supporting depreciation and asset records
No ordinary extension: Extending an income-tax return does not extend the May 15 tangible-property deadline.

Late-return action

Download the current return and instructions Do not use a prior-year form because depreciation index factors change.
Prepare the January 1 asset listing Include location, cost, acquisition year and correct property class.
Contact the PVA or State Valuation Division Confirm whether the late return must go directly to the Department of Revenue.
File with the Omitted Tangible Branch when directed Late returns are not processed like timely local returns.
Keep mailing and filing proof Save the signed return, attachments and delivery record.
Read Kenton tangible-property guidance Read Kentucky late-filing rules
Vehicle and boat assessments

Correct a motor-vehicle assessment

The PVA assesses automobiles, trucks, boats, trailers, motorcycles and recreational vehicles based on January 1 value information supplied through Kentucky’s centralized vehicle system.

Evidence for a vehicle-value adjustment
Vehicle issue
Useful documentation
Timing
High mileage
Oil-change or service receipt dated close to January 1.
Submit within the protest period.
Unrepaired wreck damage
Repair estimate showing the condition existed on January 1.
Do not rely on a later accident.
Incorrect options
VIN-specific equipment or manufacturer documentation.
Correct promptly after receiving the notice.
Salvage status
Title showing salvage status on January 1.
The status must apply on the assessment date.
Incorrect VIN or record fact
Registration, title or official vehicle record.
Contact PVA and Clerk as appropriate.
Vehicle protest period: The PVA states that value protests must be filed within 45 days of the assessment notice.
Vehicle-assessment call script “I am calling about the January 1 assessment for vehicle or boat [year, make, model and VIN]. The record may be incorrect because of [mileage, unrepaired damage, options or salvage status]. What dated documentation should I submit within the 45-day period?”
Read motor-vehicle assessment rules Call PVA: 859-392-1750
Corrections and records requests

Update inaccurate information or request a record

Use the correct request form
Problem
Correct action
What to provide
Incorrect mailing address
Submit the PVA Change of Mailing Address form.
Owner, PIDN, old address and new address.
Incorrect house characteristics
Submit the Property Characteristics Update.
Bedrooms, bathrooms, dwelling type, measurements and supporting facts.
New parcel number needed
Use the PIDN Request Form.
Property, transfer, subdivision and ownership information.
Address verification needed
Use the Request for Verification of Address form.
Location, parcel and reason for verification.
PVA public record not available online
Submit the PVA Open Records Request.
Specific record type, PIDN, subject and date range.
General county-government record
Use Kenton County’s standardized Open Records Request.
Department, document description, dates and preferred format.

Write a useful open-record request

Name the exact record type
Include the PIDN or property address
State the requested date range
Request electronic format when practical
Ask for a fee estimate before copying
Provide contact details for clarification
Open-record request wording “Please provide an electronic copy of [specific property or county record] concerning PIDN [number] or address [address] for the period [start date] through [end date]. Please contact me before processing if fees are expected or clarification is needed.”
Open PVA forms Open county records request
Contact and visit planning

Kenton County property offices

Addresses, phone numbers and published hours
Office
Use it for
Contact
Address and hours
PVA — Covington
Property records, assessments, GIS, exemptions and appeals.
859-392-1750
Fax: 859-392-1770
1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 3300, Covington, KY 41011
Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
PVA — Independence
In-person PVA property services.
859-392-1750
5272 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed 1–2 p.m.
Sheriff — Covington
Current property-tax bills, payment and receipts.
859-392-1800
Fax: 859-392-1829
1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 1200, Covington, KY 41011
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sheriff — Independence
Current tax and Sheriff services.
859-392-1882
Fax: 859-392-1887
5272 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
County Clerk
Deeds, mortgages, liens, delinquent tax and assessment appeals.
859-392-1650
Fax: 859-392-1613
1840 Simon Kenton Way, Covington, KY 41011
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Planning and Development Services
Zoning, subdivision and development questions.
859-331-8980
1840 Simon Kenton Way, Covington, KY 41011
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about Kenton County PIDN [number] at [address]. I need help with [property record, value, tax bill, deed, map, exemption or appeal]. The online record currently shows [brief fact]. Which official form, portal or office should I use next?”
Legal and practical limits

What an online parcel record cannot prove

Useful for
  • Finding the PIDN
  • Reviewing owner and address information
  • Checking assessment and characteristics
  • Researching sales and maps
  • Preparing county-office questions
Get additional verification for
  • Legal ownership and marketable title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Zoning or construction approval
  • Unreleased liens and easements
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify or contact someone from a same-name result alone. Match the PIDN and property location and use public property information lawfully.
Ten practical answers

Kenton County property search FAQs

Does Kenton County Kentucky have a county auditor?

Kenton County does not use a property-focused county auditor title. Kentucky calls the elected property-assessment officer the Property Valuation Administrator, or PVA. The PVA maintains parcel records, values and GIS resources.

Where can I search Kenton County property records?

Use the official Kenton County PVA Property Search. Search with an owner name, property address or Parcel Identification Number, then open the detailed record and verify the location before relying on it.

How can I search a Kenton County property by address?

Begin with the house number and main street name. Remove street suffixes, directions, punctuation and apartment information if the complete address returns no result.

What does PIDN mean in Kenton County property records?

PIDN means Parcel Identification Number. It is the county parcel identifier used to connect the property record, GIS map, tax bill and certain land-record searches.

Who collects Kenton County property taxes?

The Kenton County Sheriff collects current property-tax bills. The PVA determines fair market assessments but does not establish tax rates or collect property-tax payments.

What happens to an unpaid Kenton County tax bill after April 15?

Unpaid bills are transferred from the Sheriff to the Kenton County Clerk as certificates of delinquency. Contact the Clerk or use the official records system to obtain the current payoff amount.

Where can I find a Kenton County deed or mortgage?

Use the Kenton County Clerk’s real-estate records service. Search by grantor, grantee, document type, date or parcel clue, and verify the book, page or instrument before ordering a copy.

How do I appeal a Kenton County property assessment?

A property owner must first complete a conference with the PVA and provide supporting evidence during the applicable conference period. If no agreement is reached, the owner may file with the independent Board of Assessment Appeals through the County Clerk.

What is the Kentucky Homestead Exemption for 2026?

The maximum Kentucky Homestead Exemption for the 2025 and 2026 assessment years is $49,100. Eligible owners generally must be at least 65 or totally disabled and own and occupy the home as their principal residence.

Are Kenton County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. GIS maps are useful for parcel identification, sales research and location context, but they do not replace a deed, recorded plat or professional boundary survey.

Information checked August 6, 2026: PVA search tools, office contacts, GIS resources, 2026 revaluation announcements, tax responsibilities, Sheriff collection schedule, Clerk deed indexes, delinquent-tax procedures, appeal requirements, Homestead amount, agricultural-use rules, tangible-property deadlines and vehicle-assessment procedures were reviewed against official Kenton County and Kentucky government sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not affiliated with the Kenton County PVA, Sheriff, County Clerk, Planning and Development Services or Kentucky Department of Revenue. Confirm live balances, deadlines, eligibility, legal ownership, map boundaries and filing requirements with the responsible public office.
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Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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