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Franklin County, Kentucky Tax Lien Sale Results — August 12, 2026

The Franklin County, Kentucky tax lien sale was held on August 12, 2026 and included 495 parcels with an aggregate opening bid of $703,803.56. See results below.

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Franklin County, Kentucky · Sale Snapshot

August 12, 2026 Franklin County Tax Lien Sale Information

Here are the essential details for the Franklin County, Kentucky tax lien sale. All information is sourced from Franklin County records and verified by Tax Sale Resources. Use the schedule and venue details to plan your attendance, contact the treasurer's office to confirm registration and payment requirements, and review the property mix below to gauge the opportunities available.

Auction Schedule

The sale begins at 09:00 AM on August 12, 2026.

Sale Starting

August 12, 2026

Start Time

09:00 AM

Location

The sale is held at County Clerks Office, 315 West Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40602.

County Clerks Office

315 West Main Street

Frankfort, Kentucky, 40602

Contact Info

Jeff Hancock is the Franklin County Treasurer; reach the office at 502.875.8702 or jeff.hancock@ky.gov.

Treasurer

Jeff Hancock

502.875.8702

Auction Metrics

The 495 parcels carry a combined opening bid of $703,803.56, an average of about $1,422 per parcel.

Aggregate Sale Amount

$703,803.56

Total Parcels

495

Franklin County Tax Lien sale parcel map

Residential (General) (Single)327

Vacant Land (General)85

Miscellaneous (General)62

Commercial (General)10

Residential Income (General) (Multi-Family)6

Agricultural / Rural (General)3

Exempt (full or partial)2

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Parcel locations are concentrated around Frankfort, Kentucky, 40602.

Franklin County, Kentucky · Sale Guide

About the Sale and How to Participate

Learn how this sale works, how to participate, and the key terms to understand before bidding.

About This Sale

This August 12, 2026 Franklin County, Kentucky tax lien sale includes 495 parcels with an aggregate opening bid of $703,803.56. The properties are located in Frankfort and surrounding communities, including ZIP codes 40601-1879, 40601-8997, 40601-3831, 40601-, 40601-9387, 40601-9413, 40003-6201, 40601-9043, 40601-1224. Tax Sale Resources tracks Franklin County sales using data sourced from county records.

How to Participate

  1. Subscribe and review the available parcels

    Subscribe to the Tax Sale Resources Research Platform, browse the 495 properties included in this sale, and use the enhanced property, title, lien, and market data to evaluate whether any of the parcels align with your investment strategy and risk profile.

  2. Review the auction requirements

    Review the bidder registration process, deposit requirements, accepted payment methods, and payment deadlines before participating. If you have questions about the sale requirements, contact the Franklin County Treasurer's Office.

    Contact
    Jeff Hancock
    Phone
    502.875.8702
    Email
    jeff.hancock@ky.gov
  3. Attend the auction

    The Franklin County Tax Lien sale is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 09:00 AM. Review the official auction instructions before the sale to confirm how to register, access the auction platform, and place bids.

Key Terms

Opening bid

The minimum bid amount listed for each parcel in this sale.

Aggregate opening bid

The combined opening bids across all 495 parcels ($703,803.56 for this Franklin County sale).

Franklin County, Kentucky · FAQs

Franklin County (Tax Lien) Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Franklin County, Kentucky Lien sale on August 12, 2026. For parcel-level detail — including verified title and lien data for all 495 properties — a Tax Sale Resources subscription unlocks the full sale.