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Caldwell Co Ky Sheriff's Office located in Princeton, Ky.

11/10/2026

Thank you to all Veteran's for your service! We are grateful for you.

The Sheriff's Office, as well as the Caldwell County Courthouse Caldwell County, KY Government Information will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veteran's Day.

We will reopen on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8 am. The drop box is available on the East side of the courthouse.

11/03/2026

Information for November 3, 2026, ONLY -

The Caldwell Co Clerk's Office is CLOSED today ONLY due to the election.

11/03/2026

REMINDER!

The drop box on the east side of the courthouse is for property tax bills only.

PLEASE, please do not put other items in the drop box (especially during the tax season) because your paperwork may not get to the correct place in a timely manner.

10/30/2026

Happy Friday, everyone!

On today's episode of "The More You Know..."

Caldwell Co Tax bills are in the mail. Your mailbox should be receiving them in the next few days.

PLEASE REMEMBER - as has been discussed, the tax bill is NOT a postcard. It is a form letter this year. Attached is an example. We hope this helps reduce the total of lost cards.

Tax Bills are on the website (I just double-checked). You can visit caldwellcountysheriff.ky.gov if you want to view them prior to their arrival in your mailbox.

Again, collection will start Monday morning (November 2nd). We cannot accept payments until then.

We certainly hope this information has been helpful in alleviating some of the questions and makes the process a little clearer.

10/29/2026

Sheriff Don Weedman reports:

On October 28, 2026, Deputy Mac Englebright observed a vehicle traveling on Ky 139 South and initiated a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, Deputy Englebright observed a plastic container that appeared to contain an alcoholic beverage. Following further investigation, Jermel Young, 27, of Hopkinsville KY., was charged and arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substance, possession of ma*****na, possession of open container, failure owner to maintain required insurance. Mr. Young was lodged in the Caldwell County Jail

10/29/2026

A reminder - Caldwell County does not start collecting taxes until November 1st.

Other counties may have started in October; we start November 1.

Frequently asked questions -
"Will I receive my 2% discount?"
You will receive the 2% discount the full month of November if paid by December 1, 2026.

"Can I come in prior to Monday and pay them?"
No. The collection period is approved by the State. We cannot accept payments prior to the beginning of the approved collection period.

"What if I haven't signed up for the Homestead Exemption?"
If you qualify, you can still receive the homestead exemption/disability exemption. Stop by the Property Valuation Administration (PVA) office and fill out the paperwork. You can receive it the same day.

"You are closed before I get home from work; how can I pay my bill without mailing it?"
We have the drop box on the East side of the courthouse available for after hours. Please do not put cash in the drop box.

If you have any questions, please contact the office and we will be happy to answer them.

10/28/2026

Good morning, folks!

Tax bills will be mailed Friday, October 30, 2026. Monday, November 2, 2026, is the first day your bills are payable.

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm.

Dropbox is available on the East side of the Courthouse (across from The Java Table).

A REMINDER: IF your property tax bill is escrowed, please give your escrow company time to pay the bill. Most escrow companies pay middle to late November - some last of November.

Website: caldwellcountysheriff.ky.gov

10/26/2026

Sheriff Don Weedman reports:

On October 24, 2026, Deputy Cole Cannon arrested Justin Ford, 34, of Princeton Ky, on a bench warrant out of Caldwell District Court. Mr. Ford was lodged in the Caldwell County Jail.

On October 25, 2026, Deputy Garrick Lamb responded to a single vehicle collision, near KY 293 North. Upon arrival and further investigation, Deputy Lamb charged and arrested Johnathon Atterton, 76, of Fowlerville MI, with operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Mr. Atterton was lodged in the Caldwell County Jail.

At approximately 4:33am, on October 25, 2026, a single vehicle collision occurred on Hopkinsville Road near Friendship Road, resulting in serious injuries to two occupants. A GMC Canyon operated by Anthony Wilson, 39, of Princeton, KY, was traveling northbound on Hopkinsville Road with a passenger, Sydni Riley, 26, of Murray Ky, when the vehicle left the roadway. The vehicle reentered the roadway before leaving the right side a second time, striking a ditch and fence row before coming to a rest. Both Mr. Wilson and Ms. Riley were transported by AirEvac to Deaconess Midtown for further treatment.

Deputy Cannon was assisted on scene by Wallace Towing and Princeton Fire and AirEvac.

10/26/2026

Happy Monday!

We are one week out from the beginning of property tax collections. So, a couple of topics to cover today -

1. Has your address changed? Tax bills will be mailed October 30, 2026. If you haven't changed your address, there are two ways to do this - (a) You can go to the PVA's office and fill out an address change form and sign it or (b) if you still have forwarding from the post office, you can fill out the address change on the back of your tax bill and bring it or mail it in with your payment. PLEASE NOTE - they will not be changed on the bills that are due to go out on Oct 30th.

2. Did you purchase your home in 2026? If the answer is yes, depending on the time frame you purchased it, you may not receive your bill. If you purchased early in the year (before April 1st), you most likely will receive the bill with your name or as "in care-of" on it. If it is after that, you may receive the in care of but if it was late September and after, the bill will go to the seller's name and address with yours being on the next year's bill.

You will need to revisit how your closing was explained. Each closing could be slightly different, so please make sure you understand what information you received. Most times, the tax bill is prorated between the buyer and seller with a "credit" being given, to the one paying the bill, at closing. You should be told who is going to be responsible for the tax bill.

We do not accept partial payments.

We have a drop box on the east side of the courthouse; only checks and money orders are to be placed in the drop box. The drop box is for property taxes only. Please know, if you put occupational tax, child support payments, or jury duty forms in there - there is a high chance they will be delayed in getting to the proper office. The drop box is for the use of property tax bills only.

Address

100 E. Market Street Room 25
Princeton, KY
42445

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12703652088

Website

http://caldwellcountysheriff.ky.gov/

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