Fincastle city wide 2024 Octoberfest is now scheduled!!! Learn more here

Welcome To Fincastle, KY

ABOUT US

The City of Fincastle is nestled in the east end of Louisville, between Westport Road and Highway 22. This charming neighborhood is close to many restaurants and shopping centers. We are a Class 6 city with a legislative body composed of a Mayor, Attorney, Treasurer, Secretary and Commissioners. Fincastle was incorporated on January 25, 1974. The name Fincastle is a historical relic from the formation of Kentucky County, Virginia. This county was the precursor to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and was formed from Fincastle County, Virginia, in 1776. Fincastle County, Virginia was created in 1772 from Botetourt County, Virginia, at the time Botetourt County’s boundaries extended all the way to the Mississippi River. Fincastle, Virginia is the county seat of Botetourt County, Virginia. Fincastle, Virginia was named for Lord Fincastle.

Mailing & Payment Address

Got Questions? Contact Treasurer / Clerk at jmreid4521@gmail.com or (502) 417-3591

WARNING: It is highly recommended NOT using DOXO.com to make payments to City of Fincastle, for more information click here

City of Fincastle
P.O. BOX 22052
Louisville, KY 40252-0052

City Gazebo Rental - For Residence of Fincastle ONLY

Interested in renting the gazebo at the Fincastle main entrance for gatherings, here's your chance. For residence of Fincastle, you can now rent the gazebo by putting in a $250 fully refundable security deposit. Security deposit must be submitted by Fincastle resident.

For more information about renting the gazebo,

contact City Mayor John Bell

fincastleky@gmail.com

Child Care:
Logan's Treehouse Childcare (Accomack Dr.)-----------6 weeks to 12 years old

Approved JCPS Schools (based on boundary surrounding Fincastle):

Chancey Elementary ----------------------------------------Pre K - 5
Dunn Elementary -------------------------------------------------K - 5
Norton Commons Elementary -----------------------------Pre K - 5
Norton Elementary -----------------------------------------------K - 5
Portland Elementary ---------------------------------------------K - 5
Wilder Elementary ------------------------------------------Pre K - 5
Zachary Taylor Elementary -------------------------------------K - 5
Greathouse/Shyrock Traditional Elementary --Traditional K - 5
Kammerer Middle School ---------------------------------------6 - 8
Barret Traditional Middle School ---------------Traditional 6 - 8
Meyzeek Middle School - Math, Science, and Technology 6 - 8
Ballard High -------------------------------------------------------9 - 12
Louisville Male High ----------------------------- Traditional 9 - 12

*To find specific schools for Jefferson County Public Schools visit JCPS School Finder

Religious Schools:

Portland Christian
Saint Mary Academy
St. Aloysius Catholic School
The Islamic School of Louisville

City of Fincastle is not affiliated with the provided schools. Schools provided by distance and jefferson.kyschools.us

Trash Pickup: MONDAY morning of each week (from Jan 15, 2024)
Recycling & Yard Waste: Every other MONDAY morning (from Oct 30, 2023)

For piece of mind you can verify next pickup for trash, recycling, and yard waste by clicking here.

Instruction for look-up: enter service address or customer ID. Then click verify. Click select service to change what pickup service you are looking for.

Trash, Recycling, and yard waste pick up is provided to all residents of the City of Fincastle by Waste Management (WM.com)

Instructions: (visual resident postcard instructions click here)

Place your carts at least 3 feet apart and 3 feet away from any obstacles (trees, cars, mailboxes, etc.) to allow the automatic arm to lift and empty the carts. Place wheels of cart toward house.

NO materials outside cart will be collected

Reminder: Carts must be at curb the night before or no later than 4:00 a.m.

For bulk item collection schedule at least 24 hours in advanced by calling (800) 607-9509 or by visiting WM.com for more information.

Section F of Ordinance 1, series 2024

Receptacles for discarded materials and recyclables which are left alongside public roadway before and/or following the day of the regularly scheduled refuse pick-up for the property; no garbage, yard waste or recycling items shall be placed out alongside public street for collection more than 24 hours prior to the collection day. The containers for such items must be removed from any public street within 24 hours after the day of collection. Recyclable items which have not been recycled within 30 days of being deposited on the property which are determined by the City Administrative Officer, or other person or employee as may be designated by the City Commission to enforce city ordinances to constitute a fire hazard or to be detrimental to human life, health or safety.