Delinquent Taxes

Every November, the county sends out tax bills to all property owners. The taxes involved are collected to maintain the county government, provide community services, fund education and many other programs.

The Sheriff is responsible for the collection of these bills until April 15th of the following year. At that time, any bill that has not been collected becomes known as “delinquent” and is presented to the County Clerk for further collection. Before the end of August, each year, the County Clerk must conduct what is known as a tax sale in an effort to collect the remaining delinquencies. Notice is given through the local newspaper and on the County Clerk’s website to the delinquent parties.

In order to collect on these taxes, third-party purchasers, registered with the KY Revenue Cabinet, are welcomed to take part in the tax sale and relieve the burden the delinquencies have placed on the county. Subsequently, the third-party purchasers place liens against the property owners until the outstanding bills have been paid in full. These liens are recorded in the land records.

For more information about delinquent taxes visit the
Kentucky Department of Revenue Website

Mason County Clerk’s Office – TextMyGov Announcement

The Mason County Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of TextMyGov text alerts, which is a new text messaging service that will provide Mason County residents with important election information and updates to help keep voters informed.

Residents will receive text message notifications on upcoming election dates, vote center information, voter registration information, and other relevant items.  The Mason County Clerk’s Office will officially launch the new text alert system during the week of July 29^th. You may receive a text notification from 91896.  This will be a legitimate text from the Mason County Clerk’s Office.  Users may opt-out from all texts at any time by texting STOP.

If you do not receive the initial text message but would like to opt-in to the service, simply text “MASONCO” to the number 91896.  After sending this initial keyword, MASONCO, you will be asked to reply with a “YES” to opt-in for notifications.

The Mason County Clerk’s Office is excited for this new technology and encourages all resident to opt-in to this service to keep informed with upcoming election information.  For more information about TextMyGov, please visit https://textmygov.com.

Msg & data rates may apply. Check with your carrier for details. View terms and privacy policy info at: https://textmygov.com/opt-in-terms-conditions/