Pulaski County KY Property Search: PVA Records & GIS Maps

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Pulaski County, Kentucky · PVA property, tax, deed, sales and map help

Search Property Records, Values & Maps

Find a Pulaski County property by owner name, street address or parcel number, then use the official record to review ownership, fair cash value, land and building information, transfer history and mapped parcel location.

This guide also explains Kentucky’s PVA system, what to do when a parcel is missing, who collects the tax bill, where deeds are recorded, how the 2026 appeal process worked, and which exemption, tax or land-record office handles your next step.

Get the quick answer Follow search steps Check 2026 tax timing
Kentucky terminology matters: Pulaski County does not use an Ohio-style County Auditor to assess real estate. The elected Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) handles local property assessment. The Sheriff collects current property taxes, and the County Clerk records deeds and handles delinquent certificates after they leave the Sheriff.

Quick answer: where should you search?

Use the official Pulaski County PVA Beacon search for the initial parcel lookup. Start with one owner, address or parcel identifier, open the likely property record and confirm the parcel number and physical location before using the value, tax, deed or map information.

1 Search one field Owner surname, simple address or parcel number.
2 Open the parcel Do not stop at a short result list.
3 Verify two facts Parcel number plus physical location.
4 Use the right office PVA, Sheriff or County Clerk.
PVA office
100 N. Main Street
Room 201
Somerset, KY 42501
Property help

606-679-1812

Fax: 606-678-5724

Office hours

Monday–Friday

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

After preparing one clean search value, open the official county-linked Beacon application. Enter only the information you know with confidence, run the search, compare the possible matches and open the complete record for the correct property.

Open official property search Open Pulaski County PVA

Choose the property question you need to solve

Use the section matching your task instead of opening every county website.

Kentucky office routing

PVA, Sheriff or Clerk: who handles what?

Correct Pulaski County office for common property tasks
Your task
Correct office or tool
What it provides
Important limit
Find owner, address or parcel
PVA / Beacon
Property record, owner display, value, land and building information.
The owner display is not a title opinion.
Correct property facts
PVA
Record review and correction of inaccurate property information.
A factual correction is different from a formal value appeal.
Pay a current tax bill
Sheriff Tax Office
Current-year billing, payment and tax-record information.
The PVA cannot accept property-tax payments.
Pay an older delinquent bill
County Clerk after transfer
Certificate-of-delinquency payoff and tax-sale information.
A third-party purchaser may control payoff after purchase.
Find deed, mortgage or lien
County Clerk Land Records
Recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, wills and related records.
An online search is not a professional title examination.
Challenge real-property value
PVA, then County Board of Appeals
Assessment conference and statutory appeal process.
Strict annual filing dates apply.
Apply for Homestead
PVA
Age/disability exemption application and eligibility review.
Ownership and January 1 occupancy requirements apply.
Business equipment return
PVA
Tangible personal-property filing guidance.
The filing deadline is separate from real-estate assessment.
Best workflow: Find the property first, save the parcel number and then use that parcel number when contacting the Sheriff or County Clerk.
No-result troubleshooting

No property found? Try these fixes in order

Owner search returns nothing Search only the surname, then try an alternate spelling, trust, estate, LLC or previous owner.
Address does not match Remove directions, suffixes and unit numbers and search only the number plus main road word.
Recently purchased property Search the January 1 owner or seller and verify the new deed with the County Clerk.
New construction Search the landowner or parent parcel while the new building and address are being added.
Lake or rural tract Use the parcel map because road, mailing and physical-address wording can differ.
Property was split Search the old parent parcel and nearby parcels and ask the PVA whether new parcel numbers were created.
Owner died Search the existing ownership record, then check for a will, deed or estate document through the Clerk.
Name needs changing The PVA says name changes generally require an official document such as a recorded deed or will, or a death certificate submitted to the PVA.

Prepare these details before calling

Physical property address
Current and former owner
Possible parcel number
Approximate purchase date
Road or nearby landmark
Deed or closing information
PVA call script “I am trying to identify the parcel at [address or road]. The current or prior owner may be [name]. I also have [parcel number, purchase date or deed information]. Can you help me confirm the parcel or tell me whether the ownership, address or parcel number recently changed?”
Call PVA: 606-679-1812 Open PVA contact page
Property-record decoder

Understand what the PVA record actually means

Do not apply Ohio’s 35% rule here. Kentucky real property is assessed at 100% of fair cash value. Fair cash value is essentially what the property would bring in a fair voluntary sale between a willing buyer and seller.
Pulaski County property-record fields explained
Field
What it tells you
Useful next action
Parcel number
County identifier for the property record.
Use it for tax, deed, map and office questions.
Owner
Ownership name currently displayed by the PVA.
Use the recorded deed for legal ownership proof.
Fair cash value
The property’s estimated market value for assessment.
Compare property facts and market evidence if disputing it.
Land information
Acreage and land-related characteristics.
Verify acreage with the deed, plat or survey when legally important.
Building details
Information used to describe improvements.
Check size, condition and missing or removed structures.
Transfer history
Property-sale or ownership-transfer information when available.
Open the Clerk’s land records for the actual instrument.
Tax district
The applicable combination of taxing jurisdictions.
Use it with the PVA tax estimator.
Mailing address
Address associated with tax or ownership correspondence.
Do not confuse it with the physical property location.

Why a PVA employee may visit the property

Kentucky requires real property to be physically reviewed at least once every four years. Pulaski County says field representatives may visit parcels, list improvements, measure structures and take exterior photographs. Building and electrical permits also help the PVA identify additions, garages, pools, multiple dwellings and manufactured-home placements.

Before questioning the value: Check whether the PVA record contains the correct acreage, building size, condition, improvements and property use. A factual record error is often easier to explain than a general statement that the assessment feels too high.

If a property fact is wrong, contact the PVA and identify the exact field. Use photographs, measurements, permits, closing papers or other relevant records to support the correction.

Read official real-property guidance Open PVA property FAQs
Parcel and GIS research

Use maps for location—not legal boundary proof

Find the property record first Copy the parcel number before opening the mapping view.
Open the parcel map Search or navigate to the identified property.
Compare roads, water and adjacent parcels This is especially useful around Lake Cumberland and rural tracts where mailing addresses may be less useful.
Confirm the parcel identifier Make sure the selected map polygon matches the PVA record.
Use recorded documents for legal questions Obtain the deed, plat or survey before relying on a boundary.
Map is useful for
  • Finding rural acreage
  • Checking nearby parcels
  • Understanding road access
  • Comparing land configuration
  • Locating lake-area property
Map cannot prove
  • Exact boundary corners
  • Legal title
  • Easement rights
  • Buildable area
  • Surveyed acreage
Boundary warning: Do not build a fence, driveway, house, dock, septic system or other improvement from an online parcel line alone. Use recorded documents and professional surveying when exact boundaries matter.
Sale-price and comparison research

Find property sales without using bad comparables

The PVA says its property tools can show transfer history when available and allow Sales Search filtering by factors such as sale price, date range, acreage, year built, sale type and neighborhood.

Build a useful comparable set

Match location
  • Same or similar market area
  • Similar road access
  • Similar lake influence
  • Similar neighborhood or rural setting
Match the property
  • Similar acreage
  • Similar house size
  • Similar age and condition
  • Similar property use
Match the transaction
  • Recent sale
  • Normal market exposure
  • Qualified sale
  • No unusual related-party condition
Lake-property tip: A house near the water is not automatically comparable with another lake-area parcel. Access, view, frontage, topography, dock rights, lot usability and improvements can materially change market behavior.

After deciding which characteristics matter, use the official PVA property search and its available sales functions rather than choosing only the lowest nearby sale.

2026 tax calendar

What happens next with the 2026 property tax bill?

Assessment date January 1, 2026

Property status is tied to this date.

Roll inspection June 1–15, 2026

2026 inspection period has closed.

County appeal June 16, 2026

Published 2026 deadline has passed.

The PVA says the January 1, 2026 assessment will be used for state, county and school taxes due about September 15, 2026. Kentucky’s Department of Revenue explains that tax bills are delivered to the Sheriff around September 15, while actual county collection may begin in October or November.

Do not pay the PVA. The Pulaski County PVA specifically states that it cannot accept property-tax payments. Current property taxes are paid through the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Tax Office.

Typical Kentucky collection cycle

Typical Kentucky real-estate tax collection stages
Stage
Typical timing
What it means
2% discount
Often through November 1 when collection starts by October 1
Pay early during the discount window shown on the actual bill.
Face amount
Typically November 2–December 31
No early-payment discount.
5% penalty
Typically January 1–31
Bill has become delinquent.
Higher delinquency charges
After January 31
Kentucky adds further statutory penalty and Sheriff charges.
Transfer to County Clerk
Generally after April 15
Unpaid bill becomes a certificate of delinquency and additional fees may apply.
Use the bill, not a generic date table, for payment. Kentucky permits an alternative collection schedule when tax bills are issued later. Always use the dates printed on the Pulaski County bill.

Check a current Pulaski County tax record

Save the parcel number Get it from the PVA search first.
Open the Sheriff tax-record page Use the tax-data link provided by the official Sheriff website.
Match the owner and parcel Do not pay a same-name property.
Check the actual bill year and amount A new purchase can still have a bill carrying the previous owner’s name.
Confirm the payment route Follow the Sheriff’s current instructions rather than a third-party advertisement.
Save your receipt Keep the parcel number, bill number, date and amount together.
Sheriff main office

606-678-5145

Tax Office number listed by PVA

606-676-9637

Mailing address
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department
P.O. Box 752
Somerset, KY 42502
Open Sheriff tax records Open PVA Tax Estimator
Recorded land documents

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and older land records

The Pulaski County Clerk records legal land documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, wills and related records. The Clerk says its land records extend back to about 1799, while online records extend back to 1990.

Search the deed after finding the parcel

Copy PVA ownership information Save current owner, prior owner, parcel number and approximate transfer date.
Open the County Clerk Land Records page Use the official online land-record search linked there.
Search owner-name variations Try grantor, grantee, trust, company and former-surname versions when appropriate.
Narrow by approximate recording date This can separate multiple documents involving the same person.
Open the relevant instrument Compare deed, mortgage, release, lien or other document information.
Request office help for older documents Online coverage begins in 1990; older records may require courthouse research.

Published copy costs

Pulaski County Clerk land-record copy costs
Request
Published cost
Practical note
Regular copy
$0.50 per page
Ask whether an ordinary copy is acceptable for your purpose.
Certified copy
$5 for up to 3 pages
Additional pages are listed at $0.50 each.
Mail request
Add $2 postage and handling
Confirm the requested document details before mailing payment.
County Clerk

Tim Price

606-679-2042

Courthouse
100 North Main Street
Somerset, KY 42501
Clerk hours

Monday–Friday

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Title-search warning: Finding a deed does not automatically prove that no mortgage, lien, easement, judgment or other title issue exists. Use professional title assistance when purchasing, lending or resolving ownership disputes.
Open official Land Records Review copy instructions
2026 assessment appeal

The ordinary 2026 appeal window has closed

2026 status as of August 7: Pulaski County’s real-property tax roll was open June 1–15, 2026. The published County Board of Appeals filing deadline was June 16, 2026.

How the 2026 appeal path worked

Review the January 1 assessment Identify the PVA value and the exact facts you believe are wrong.
Request an in-person PVA conference The conference had to be requested and held before or during the inspection period.
State your opinion of fair cash value The PVA asks taxpayers to explain what they believe the property is worth.
Bring written supporting evidence Photographs, appraisal information, recent sales and factual property records can support the position.
Appeal to the County Board if unresolved A taxpayer still dissatisfied after the PVA conference could petition the County Board of Appeals through the County Clerk.
Meet the statutory deadline The 2026 county-level filing deadline was June 16.
Preserve the appeal chain A taxpayer who fails to pursue the County Board step may lose eligibility to appeal directly to the Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals.

What to do now if you notice an error

Wrong square footage or improvement Contact the PVA and ask about correcting factual property information.
Wrong ownership name Check whether the deed or other required legal document was recorded.
Missed 2026 formal appeal Contact the PVA to discuss the record and ask what can be corrected now and when the next statutory appeal opportunity will occur.
Tangible property dispute Contact the PVA directly because the real-property County Board procedure does not apply in the same way to tangible-property assessment appeals.
PVA value-review script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number]. I understand the 2026 formal appeal period has ended, but I believe the record may contain an error involving [acreage, building size, condition, ownership or another fact]. Can you tell me whether this can be corrected now and what I should prepare for the next assessment or appeal period?”
Read official appeal process Call PVA: 606-679-1812
2026 tax relief

Check the $49,100 Homestead/Disability Exemption

Kentucky’s Department of Revenue set the maximum Homestead Exemption at $49,100 for both 2025 and 2026. The exemption reduces the assessed value on which eligible homeowners pay property tax; it does not reduce the property’s recorded market value.

Age-based eligibility
  • At least 65 years old during the tax period
  • Own the property
  • Occupy and maintain it as the personal residence
  • Property eligibility is tied to the January 1 assessment date
Disability-based eligibility
  • Classified as totally disabled under a qualifying program
  • Receive disability payments
  • Provide required disability documentation
  • Meet ownership and residence rules

How to prepare the application

Confirm the property is your qualifying residence Match the property and owner information in the PVA record.
Prepare proof of age or disability The PVA identifies photo identification for age applications and additional award or benefit documentation for disability applications.
Complete the Homestead/Disability application Kentucky uses Form 62A350.
Submit it to the Pulaski County PVA The local PVA reviews county applications.
Confirm approval on the property record Check that the exemption is applied to the correct residence.
2026 example: If an eligible residence is assessed at $200,000, the $49,100 exemption leaves $150,900 of assessment subject to applicable property-tax rates.
January 1 rule: Moving into a home after January 1 can delay eligibility for that tax year because Kentucky assessment and residence status are determined as of January 1.
Read Pulaski exemption guidance Verify Kentucky Homestead rules
Business and tangible property

Business equipment has a separate filing deadline

Tangible personal property includes movable business property such as trade tools, fixtures, equipment and inventory. It follows a different filing process from ordinary residential real estate.

Pulaski County tangible-property filing basics
Rule
What it means
User action
Assessment date
January 1
Identify taxable property owned, leased or beneficially held on that date.
Filing period
January 1–May 15
File with the appropriate PVA or state valuation office.
Physical location
Return must identify the property location.
A P.O. box is not sufficient as the property location.
Separate locations
Kentucky does not allow consolidated and joint returns.
Prepare a return for each taxable property location.
Payment
Do not send tax payment with the tangible return.
The Sheriff later mails the resulting tax bill.
Late filing
After May 15 the property is considered omitted.
Contact the PVA immediately rather than waiting for the next year.
No extension: The PVA states that the tangible-property return does not have an extension. The 2026 May 15 filing deadline has already passed.
Read tangible-property rules Check available PVA forms
Older unpaid taxes

When an unpaid bill moves from Sheriff to County Clerk

Kentucky’s normal collection process transfers unpaid tax bills from the Sheriff to the County Clerk after the Sheriff collection period closes, generally around April 15. At that point the bill becomes a certificate of delinquency and additional fees and interest can apply.

Determine who controls the bill Current-year bills belong with the Sheriff; older transferred certificates belong with the County Clerk.
Ask for a current payoff Do not calculate a delinquent balance using the original face amount.
Check whether a third party purchased the certificate If sold, the Clerk says the owner must contact the third-party purchaser for the payoff.
Confirm acceptable payment The Clerk lists cashier’s check, certified check, money order, credit card and cash for delinquent real-estate tax payments.
Keep lien-release documentation Confirm how the payment and release will appear in the land records.
County Clerk payment detail: The Clerk’s delinquent-tax page says credit-card payments carry a $4 convenience fee and personal or business checks are not accepted for these delinquent payments.
Open delinquent-tax instructions Call County Clerk: 606-679-2042
Phone, address and visit planning

Pulaski County property contacts

Call the office that can actually complete the task
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location or hours
Property Valuation Administrator
Parcel records, fair cash value, corrections, appeals and exemptions.
606-679-1812
Fax: 606-678-5724
100 N. Main St., Room 201, Somerset, KY 42501
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sheriff
Current property-tax bills and collection.
Main: 606-678-5145
Tax line listed by PVA: 606-676-9637
100 N. Main St., Somerset
Mailing: P.O. Box 752, Somerset, KY 42502
County Clerk
Deeds, mortgages, liens, copies and delinquent certificates.
606-679-2042
100 N. Main St., Somerset, KY 42501
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Bring these details to any office

Parcel number
Physical address
Owner name
Relevant tax year
Transfer or purchase date
Deed or recording clue
Exact property-record problem
Supporting document or photo
Universal call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [property address]. I need help with [property record, assessment, tax bill, deed, exemption or delinquency]. The current public record shows [brief fact]. Can you confirm whether your office handles this and what document or next step I need?”
Common mistakes

Avoid these Pulaski County property-search errors

Calling the PVA an Ohio-style Auditor Kentucky assigns the assessment role to the PVA.
Applying the 35% Ohio assessment formula Kentucky real estate is assessed at 100% of fair cash value.
Trying to pay taxes to the PVA Current property taxes belong with the Sheriff.
Using owner name as proof of title Use the Clerk’s recorded deed and appropriate title research.
Assuming the buyer immediately receives the tax bill January 1 ownership rules can keep the prior owner’s name connected with the current bill.
Treating a parcel line as a survey Online mapping is an identification and research tool.
Waiting until after the inspection period to appeal Kentucky’s formal real-property appeal process has strict annual deadlines.
Using an estimate as the tax payoff Tax estimators are planning tools; the Sheriff or Clerk controls the actual amount due.
Ten practical answers

Pulaski County property search FAQs

Does Pulaski County Kentucky have a County Auditor?

Kentucky uses an elected Property Valuation Administrator, or PVA, instead of an Ohio-style county auditor for most local property assessment work. The Pulaski County PVA handles parcel values, ownership displays, property records, assessment corrections and exemptions.

How do I search Pulaski County Kentucky property records?

Use the official Pulaski County PVA Beacon property search. Begin with one identifier such as an owner surname, simple street address or parcel number, then open and verify the matching property record.

Can I search Pulaski County property by owner name?

Yes. Begin with the owner’s last name or the most distinctive part of a trust, company or estate name. Add more information only when the initial results are too broad.

Why can I not find a recently purchased Pulaski County property?

Kentucky property tax records are tied to the January 1 assessment date, and the PVA notes that a buyer purchasing after March 31 may not receive a tax bill in the buyer’s name until the following year. Search the former owner and verify the deed through the County Clerk.

Are Pulaski County properties assessed at 35 percent of market value?

No. Kentucky real property is assessed at 100 percent of fair cash value. The 35 percent assessed-value system used in Ohio does not apply to Pulaski County, Kentucky.

Who collects Pulaski County Kentucky property taxes?

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office collects current property taxes. The PVA assesses property but does not collect the tax payment.

What is the Kentucky Homestead Exemption amount for 2026?

The Kentucky Department of Revenue set the Homestead Exemption at $49,100 for the 2025 and 2026 assessment years. Eligible homeowners must meet age or total-disability requirements and ownership and occupancy rules.

How do I challenge a 2026 Pulaski County property assessment?

For the 2026 assessment, the Pulaski County roll inspection period was June 1 through June 15, 2026. A taxpayer first had to conference with the PVA, and a further County Board of Appeals petition was due June 16, 2026.

Where can I search Pulaski County deeds?

Use the Pulaski County Clerk’s land-record system. The Clerk states that office land records extend to about 1799 and online records extend back to 1990.

Are Pulaski County parcel-map lines legal boundaries?

No. Parcel and GIS maps are useful for identification and research but should not be treated as legal boundary surveys or substitutes for recorded deeds and plats.

Information checked August 7, 2026: PVA office details, official Beacon search, fair-cash-value rules, January 1 assessment rules, 2026 inspection and appeal dates, Homestead amount, tangible-property deadlines, Sheriff tax routing, County Clerk land-record coverage and copy fees were checked against Pulaski County and Kentucky government sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Pulaski County PVA, Sheriff’s Office, County Clerk or Kentucky Department of Revenue. Verify live tax balances, filing deadlines, property ownership, legal boundaries and document requirements with the responsible government office before making a payment or legal property decision.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

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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