The small claims limit in Kentucky
The limit is the most the court can award on one claim. It depends on who is claiming, and in some states on which court hears it.
| Claiming as | Most you can claim | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| An individual | $2,500 | KRS 24A.230(1) |
| A business | $2,500 | KRS 24A.230(1) |
| A public agency | $2,500 | KRS 24A.230(1) |
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Common questions
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Kentucky?
- An individual can claim up to $2,500. A business can claim up to $2,500. A public agency can claim up to $2,500. That comes from KRS 24A.230(1).
- Which court handles small claims in Kentucky?
- District Court, Small Claims Division. The small claims division of the district court in the county where the other side lives or does business.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Kentucky?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under KRS 413.125. Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Kentucky's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2026-07-01.
- KRS 24A.230(1) · effective 2011-06-08 · The small claims division of district court hears money claims of up to $2,500, not counting interest and costs.
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