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City of Somerset, Kentucky

City of Somerset, Kentucky

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City Clerk

Administrative Office: Somerset Energy Center, 306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501

Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Phone: 606.679.6366

Email: [email protected]

The city clerk is the official custodian of the city’s records and collects taxes and fees.

What are the responsibilities of the city clerk?

The office of the city clerk is responsible for retaining the city’s records and serves as the city’s tax collection agency. The clerk’s office:

• Maintains and preserves resolutions, ordinances, deeds and other official documents

• Creates and retains the official minutes of city council meetings

• Collects city and school taxes, insurance premium taxes and occupational taxes

• Collects fees from parking citations

• Issues business licenses


How can we help?

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For Residents & Businesses

Our online platform makes it easy to search for and pay your property tax bill.

The property tax online platform allows you to search for names, bill numbers, map numbers and addresses. Those who have not paid taxes for the previous year can be viewed on the delinquent tax list, which is updated regularly.

2019 Deliquent Tax List
Search and Pay Taxes

File an open records request

The Kentucky Open Records Act, KRS 61.870 to KRS 61.884, establishes a right of access to certain public records. We are happy to review your request to view such records at the City of Somerset.

All requests must contain an original signature. Please download the form below and bring to the City Clerk’s Office at the Somerset Energy Center, 306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501, or mail to:

City Clerk’s Office, Attn: Records Request, P.O. Box 989, Somerset, KY 42502.

Open Records Request Form

For Businesses

Occupational and net profits taxes

The documents below will provide all information necessary for paying and reporting your occupational and net profits tax.

Occupational Tax Notice

Quarterly License Return

Reconciliation Quarterly Tax Withheld

Net Profits Tax Return

Net Profits Instructions

Net Profits Extension Form

Need a business license?

Any business that conducts business within the Somerset city limits needs a business license. Find everything you need to know to prepare and apply.

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Have a question or concern?

Reach out directly to our staff.

City Clerk

Contact: Nick Bradley

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)

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  • Residents
    • Health & Wellness
      • Parks & Recreation
      • Healthy Somerset
    • Emergency Services
      • Fire
      • Police
      • EMS
    • Utilities
      • Water & Wastewater
      • Gas
      • Pay your bill / Sign up for service
    • Public Works
      • Fuel Center
      • Streets
      • Sanitation & Recycling
      • Cemetery
    • Enforcement
      • Ordinance Enforcement
      • Building Inspection
    • Public Records Search
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    • Pay Utility Bill
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      • Gas
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      • Police
      • EMS
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      • ABC Office
      • Ordinance Enforcement
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Contact

City Hall / Energy Center
306 E. Mt. Vernon
Somerset, KY 42501

PO Box 989
Somerset, KY 42502

606-679-6366
[email protected]

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Parking Tickets

Parking tickets may be paid in the Office of the City Clerk at 306 E. Mt. Vernon St. or mailed in the original citation envelope. Checks should be made payable to “City of Somerset.” Failure to comply with the citations within seven (7) days will result in the fine being doubled. Failure to pay within 30 days will result in a citation to Pulaski District Court. If convicted in District Court there will be an additional court cost of up to or more than $100. The registered owner of a vehicle at the time of the violation shall be liable for all fines. Fees subject to change without notice.

Parking Fines

Parking over designated time: $5
Parking on painted curb: $5
Loading zone: $5
Double parking: $5
Blocking driveway: $5
Parking on wrong side of street: $5
Parking in fire lane: $10
Parking on sidewalk: $10
Parking at fire plug: $10
Parking in handicapped space $25