Kentucky

Fayette County Tax Sale List 2026

Fayette County (Lexington) holds an annual certificate-of-delinquency (tax-lien) sale; the County Clerk publishes a weekly-updated delinquent-bill list with the payoff amount per parcel.

List data last reviewed August 25, 2026

Auction Type
Tax Lien (Certificate of Delinquency)
Interest Rate
12% per annum (KY statutory)
Redemption Period
1 year
Avg. Lien Amount
Varies

Fayette County tax sale details

Sale type
Tax Lien (Certificate of Delinquency)
Auction schedule
Annual (July)
Interest / penalty
12% per annum (KY statutory)
Redemption period
1 year

How we source this data

Pricing basis: listing counts reflect parcels we have verified from the official Fayette County tax lien (certificate of delinquency) list; amounts shown in the app come from that source list, and we show “Varies” wherever the county does not publish a single precise figure. Interest/penalty and redemption terms reflect Kentucky statute, not a LienScope estimate. Figures on this page were last reviewed on August 25, 2026.

Coverage disclaimer: LienScope lists only counties we have verified parcel by parcel — we never advertise availability we have not confirmed. Figures are refreshed from the official county source ahead of each sale and can change; the exact auction date is set by the county. This page is informational only and is not legal, tax, or investment advice — confirm all details with Fayette County before bidding.

Official Fayette County resources

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Sample from the Fayette County list

A masked sample of the ~1,003 actionable listings in the LienScope app, as of August 15, 2026. Parcel ids and exact amounts are shown in full inside the app.

ParcelAmountStatus
381759Under $1,000Tax Lien (Certificate)
129117$1,000–$5,000Tax Lien (Certificate)
603920$100,000 and overTax Lien (Certificate)
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Fayette County tax sale FAQ

What kind of tax sale does Fayette County hold?
Fayette County, Kentucky holds Tax Lien (Certificate of Delinquency) sales. Fayette County (Lexington) holds an annual certificate-of-delinquency (tax-lien) sale; the County Clerk publishes a weekly-updated delinquent-bill list with the payoff amount per parcel.
What interest rate or penalty applies in Fayette County?
The recorded rate for Fayette County is 12% per annum (KY statutory). This reflects Kentucky statute, not a LienScope estimate.
How long is the redemption period in Fayette County?
1 year. Redemption rules are set by Kentucky law — confirm the specifics with Fayette County before bidding.
When are Fayette County tax sales held?
Annual (July). The exact date is set by the county and published ahead of each sale.
How current is this Fayette County list?
The figures on this page (~1,003 actionable listings) were last reviewed on August 25, 2026. Listing data in the LienScope app is refreshed from the official Fayette County source ahead of each sale.

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