Market Ranking · 2026-10-09
Top Tax Sale Counties in Kentucky (2026)
205 verified tax sale and tax lien filings across 23 counties in Kentucky, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Tax sale and tax lien filings — properties with delinquent taxes that are scheduled for government auction. The owner is highly motivated to sell before the auction date, and properties can often be acquired well below market value.
- 205 total tax sale and tax lien filings tracked across 23 counties
- Highest volume: Harlan County (25+), Caldwell County (fewer than 25), Hardin County (fewer than 25)
County rankings by tax sale volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlan County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 2 | Caldwell County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Hardin County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Lyon County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Fulton County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Graves County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Trimble County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Carroll County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Marshall County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Boyd County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Woodford County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Barren County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Whitley County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Taylor County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Livingston County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Lincoln County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Nicholas County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Bullitt County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Muhlenberg County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Kenton County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Henry County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Nelson County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Lewis County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many tax sale and tax lien filings are tracked in Kentucky?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 205 verified tax sale and tax lien filings across 23 Kentucky counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Kentucky county has the most tax sale and tax lien filings?+
Harlan County leads with 25+ tax sale and tax lien filings. All data comes from public court records.
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