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Off-Market Investment Properties in Covington, KY
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Join Pallas Investor Deals →Local Facts for Covington Investors
Where things happen for a property in Covington. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.
- County
- Kenton County
- Deeds and records
- Deeds and mortgages in Kenton County are recorded by the Kenton County Clerk in Covington. The Clerk publishes a self-search guide for real estate documents; staff cannot run title searches for you.
- Foreclosure sales
- Kentucky foreclosures are judicial. After the Kenton Circuit Court orders a sale, the Master Commissioner appointed by the circuit judge conducts it. The Kenton County Master Commissioner (230 Madison Ave., Covington) lists upcoming sale dates online. Sales are as-is, the buyer receives a Master Commissioner Deed with no warranties, and the Circuit Court confirms sales about 20 days after the sale.
- Property records
- Kenton County PVA property search
- Local rules for owners
- Landlords renting long-term or short-term need a City of Covington rental license plus an occupational license. Rental licenses run three years, cover one parcel regardless of unit count, and require an inspection for safe and sanitary conditions.
- Short-term rentals (29 days or less) also need an annual Short-term Rental Dwelling License, with a separate license for each unit (Code § 127.05).
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FAQ
Where are foreclosure sales held for Covington properties?
Kentucky foreclosures are judicial. After the Kenton Circuit Court orders a sale, the Master Commissioner appointed by the circuit judge conducts it. The Kenton County Master Commissioner (230 Madison Ave., Covington) lists upcoming sale dates online. Sales are as-is, the buyer receives a Master Commissioner Deed with no warranties, and the Circuit Court confirms sales about 20 days after the sale.
Where are deeds recorded for Covington properties?
Deeds and mortgages in Kenton County are recorded by the Kenton County Clerk in Covington. The Clerk publishes a self-search guide for real estate documents; staff cannot run title searches for you.
Does Covington have rules for rental property owners?
Landlords renting long-term or short-term need a City of Covington rental license plus an occupational license. Rental licenses run three years, cover one parcel regardless of unit count, and require an inspection for safe and sanitary conditions. Short-term rentals (29 days or less) also need an annual Short-term Rental Dwelling License, with a separate license for each unit (Code § 127.05).
Kentucky Rules That Apply Here
Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.
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