Bill > SB81

This bill creates a new section in Kentucky law that provides local governments with expanded authority to regulate short-term rentals (properties rented for less than 30 days). The bill defines "short-term rentals" as including various types of dwelling units like single-family homes, condominiums, and accessory dwelling units. Local governments would be empowered to implement a wide range of regulations, such as creating a registry of short-term rentals, imposing licensing and inspection fees, restricting rental locations and zones, and prohibiting rental properties with previous ordinance violations or criminal activity. Specifically, local governments could limit the total number of short-term rentals within their jurisdiction, restrict the proximity of rentals to each other, and even require property owners to occupy the rental property during rental periods. The bill ensures that all short-term rentals must comply with existing state and local zoning, building code, and fire safety laws. This legislation aims to give local governments more control over short-term rental properties, potentially addressing community concerns about their impact on neighborhoods and local housing markets.

Government Affairs

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb81.html