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KY SB112

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Craig Richardson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "short-term rental" as rental of a dwelling unit or sleeping space for less than 30 consecutive days and prohibits local governments from requiring conditional use permits, imposing density-based restrictions, banning short-term rentals in residential zones, or limiting rental duration/frequency

  • Bars local governments from imposing residency requirements on short-term rental operators, including requirements that the owner be present during rentals or that the property serve as the operator's primary residence

  • Permits local governments to require a basic permit (maximum fee of $150) that must be issued within 30 days of a complete application, with permits valid for one year and no fee charged for renewals

  • Allows permit revocation for up to one year if an owner receives three or more ordinance violation citations within a calendar year, with notice and hearing required before revocation

  • Preserves the authority of homeowners associations, condominium associations, and similar property owner groups to maintain their own short-term rental restrictions through properly enacted rules

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to short-term rentals.

Local Mandate

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees1/21/2026

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