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Kenton County, Kentucky Tax Sale

Confirmed sale date: July 15, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM (per source; sale is automated/email-submission, no physical bidding room)

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Property list

Sale type
lien
Auction platform
Kenton County Clerk -- automated processing; purchasers submit a single Excel certificate-purchase-order list by email (ACH preferred, checks/money order/credit card also accepted)
Bidding method
Certificates sold at face value, not bid down (KRS 134.125)
Statutory maximum rate
12% simple interest flat (KRS 134.125)
Redemption period
1 year (KRS 134.128 et seq.)
Deposit requirement
Registration fee of $10 per tax bill if purchasing <=3 certificates in Kenton County, <=5 statewide, and investing under $10,000; otherwise $250

Registration deadline

July 6, 2026 by 4:00 PM (third-party purchaser registration); separately, the priority/current-year certificate purchase-order spreadsheet is due by July 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

Statutory basis

KRS Ch. 134 (134.125, 134.128)

Kentucky sells Certificates of Delinquency (delinquent tax bills), not classic liens. Each County Clerk holds one annual sale (90-135 days after bills are certified); third-party purchasers must pre-register with the Dept of Revenue. 12% interest to the purchaser.

Kenton County tax sale — FAQ

When is the next Kenton County, Kentucky tax sale?

The next Kenton County, Kentucky tax sale is July 15, 2026, a specific date published by the county's own official source — not a guaranteed list of which properties will be offered that day.

What platform does the Kenton County tax sale use?

Kenton County, Kentucky runs its lien sale via Kenton County Clerk -- automated processing; purchasers submit a single Excel certificate-purchase-order list by email (ACH preferred, checks/money order/credit card also accepted). Certificates sold at face value, not bid down (KRS 134.125)

What is the redemption period and rate in Kenton County, Kentucky?

1 year (KRS 134.128 et seq.) Rate/premium: 12% simple interest flat (KRS 134.125)

How do I register for the Kenton County tax sale?

July 6, 2026 by 4:00 PM (third-party purchaser registration); separately, the priority/current-year certificate purchase-order spreadsheet is due by July 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

What deposit is required for the Kenton County tax sale?

Registration fee of $10 per tax bill if purchasing <=3 certificates in Kenton County, <=5 statewide, and investing under $10,000; otherwise $250