Delinquent Tax Collection

The primary purpose of Delinquent Property Tax Collection is to effectively collect back property taxes. These taxes include any amounts that are at least one year past due and are owed to various county or state organizations. The division plays a crucial role in ensuring that these overdue taxes are collected in a timely manner, thereby supporting local government funding and services.

Process

  • Once property tax bills are delinquent and transferred from the Sheriff to the County Clerk, they are designated as certificates of delinquency and forwarded to our office for collection.

  • Letters are sent to taxpayers who are delinquent, informing them that their bills are subject to collection. These communications detail the potential consequences of non-payment, which may ultimately lead to foreclosure.

  • Once the Clerk advertises and sells these bills, third-party investors can buy them. After the purchase, various additional fees may be applied to the bills.

  • Full payments for delinquent taxes can be made with the Fulton County Clerk.

    Taxpayers can contact their main office at (270) 236-2727 / (270) 236-2061, in person at their Hickman branch, 2216 Myron cory Dr., Suite 3 Hickman, KY 42050 or their Fulton branch (limited hours), 101 Nelson Tripp Place, Fulton, KY 42041.

  • To get the latest amounts owed for unpaid taxes, contact the Fulton County Clerk.

    Taxpayers can contact their office at (270) 236-2727 or in person at their Hickman Branch, 2216 Myron cory Dr., Suite 3 Hickman, KY 42050 or their Fulton Branch (limited hours), 101 Nelson Tripp Place.

  • Taxpayers can only set up installment plans for overdue property tax bills.

    Taxpayers can set up installment payment plans with this office, as decided by the County Attorney. If a plan is made before the Clerk’s sale and payments are up to date, the bills will not be available for purchase.

    The Fulton County Attorney’s Office helps property and business owners ensure timely tax payments. In some cases, we can arrange payment plans for unpaid taxes.

    Please reach out to the Fulton County Attorney’s Office if you have any questions or to determine your eligibility for a payment agreement.