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Last action · January 21, 2026
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Introduced January 21, 2026

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to short-term rentals.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 100 to define terms; prohibit a local government from requiring the operator of a short-term rental to obtain a conditional use permit, imposing density-based restrictions on short-term rentals, prohibiting the operation of a short-term rental in a residential zone, regulating the time or place a property may be used as a short-term rental, limiting the number of properties a person can operate as short-term rentals, imposing a residency…

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This bill sets statewide rules limiting what local governments in Kentucky can and cannot do when regulating short-term rentals, such as properties listed on vacation rental platforms. It would prevent cities and counties from banning short-term rentals in residential areas, imposing density limits, or requiring special conditional use permits, while still allowing local governments to set up a basic permitting process and enforce health and safety rules that apply equally to all homes. Any local…

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Legislative History

Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)

Primary Sponsor

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Portrait of Craig Richardson

Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

Primary sponsor
craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov

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