Live data — updated November 4, 2026
Shelby County, KY Over-the-Counter Tax Liens (2026): 158 County-Held Listings
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DeedFlex tracks 158 county-held listings in Shelby County; their listed amounts run $42 to $8,803 (median $99).
Shelby County OTC inventory snapshot
Of the 158 county-held listings DeedFlex tracks in Shelby County, 158 show a listed amount. They run from $42 to $8,803, with a median of $99; 141 are under $1,000 and 156 under $5,000.
What is on the list: 158 single-family homes.
By listed amount: 136 under $500; 5 $500 to $999; 15 $1,000 to $4,999; 2 $5,000 to $24,999.
Lowest listed amounts right now:
- $42 — single-family home
- $42 — single-family home
- $42 — single-family home
- $45 — single-family home
- $45 — single-family home
- $48 — single-family home
- $49 — single-family home
- $49 — single-family home
Source: the county-held list as published by the county or its collection office, last checked 2026-11-04. Counts and prices are from the listings on this page and change as the county sells or adds parcels. How we check our sources.
These are Shelby County tax-lien certificates that drew no bid at the tax sale, so the county kept them. You buy the certificate over the counter, not the property, and the owner can still redeem. Underwrite the parcel anyway, as if you might end up owning it.
The full Kentucky rules for county-held property, with the statute citations, are on the Kentucky over-the-counter page. See also this county's tax-sale overview.
Frequently asked questions
What do county-held properties cost in Shelby County?
DeedFlex tracks 158 county-held listings in Shelby County; their listed amounts run $42 to $8,803 (median $99).
What does over-the-counter mean in Shelby County?
When a Shelby County tax-lien certificate gets no bid at the tax sale, the county keeps it and later sells or assigns it to a buyer who applies, with no auction. You buy the certificate, not the property, and the owner can still redeem; the price rules differ by state.
How do I buy an OTC property in Shelby County?
Shelby County publishes its held/available list and an application process — typically a form plus payment of the taxes and fees. DeedFlex members see the scored Shelby County OTC list with valuations and hidden-lien flags to pick targets before applying.