Lewis County, KY

Lewis County, KY assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Lewis County, Kentucky. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Lewis County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Lewis County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesLewis County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA)qpublic.net/ky/lewis/
  • Official portal for property assessment and tax roll search.
  • Maps and sketches are currently limited as the site is a work in progress.
Deeds and recorded documentsLewis County Clerklewiscountyclerk.ky.gov
  • Official office for land records, deeds, and legal document recording.
Property taxesLewis County Sheriff - Property Tax Collectionlewiscountysheriff.org/what-we-do/taxes/
  • Sheriff's office handles collection of property taxes.
  • Tax bills are sent to the owner of record as of January 1st.
GIS and parcel mapsKentucky Geological Survey - Land Use Planningkgs.uky.edu/kgsweb/olops/pub/kgs/mc146_12.pdf
  • Lewis County does not have a centralized county-run GIS portal.
  • State-level geological survey maps are used for land use reference.
Permits and building recordsKentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Constructiondhbc.ky.gov/Documents/Lewis%20County.pdf
  • Building permits are managed at the state level for Lewis County.
  • Commercial construction requires contact with the state building inspector.
County data

Lewis County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$47,383

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$37,000

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$290

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.71%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Lewis County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Vanceburg$44,427$34,0000.71%$265
Tollesboro$64,469$57,0000.81%$417
Garrison$36,481$25,0000.64%$184
Quincy$42,122$35,0000.72%$290
South Portsmouth$44,427$39,5000.73%$306
Wallingford$41,421$34,5000.71%$272
Emerson$49,437$32,0000.78%$214
Olive Hill$37,412$28,0000.72%$234
FAQ

Lewis County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Lewis County?

Use the official Lewis County Clerk for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Lewis County?

Use the official Kentucky Geological Survey - Land Use Planning for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Lewis County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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