Owen County Sheriff's Office
Brent Caldwell, Sheriff
103 W. Perry St.
Owenton, KY 40359
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday
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The sheriff serves as a law enforcement official, collects the county property taxes, provides court security and other services required by statute. The sheriff and his deputies provide 24-hour patrol and are dispatched through Kentucky State Police Post 5 Campbellsburg. In case of an emergency, dial 911.
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It is the Mission of the Owen County Sheriff’s Office to provide quality law enforcement, court security, and civil services to the citizens and visitors of Owen County. We are dedicated to conducting ourselves in a manner respectful of the trust that has been placed upon us. We are dedicated to this mission and the people we serve to ensure that Owen County is a safe place to live, work, and visit.
It is the responsibility of the Owen County Sheriff’s office to collect property taxes for the State, the County, School Districts. In addition, almost every Sheriff’s office collects taxes for some other special taxing district or special function such as fire protection districts, libraries, etc.
Please be aware that in no way does the Sheriff’s office ever assess any value on property in the county. If you feel your tax bill is incorrect, you should contact the Owen County Property Valuation Administration at (502) 484-5172. This authority is responsible for all property valuation and tax assessment in Owen County.