6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
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Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) requires annual STR registration under LMCO § 115.516. The 2023 STR Ordinance (effective Sept. 28, 2023) tightened rules: owner must have lived on the property 6+ months before applying; non-owner-occupied STRs require a Conditional Use Permit; annual fee is $250. Several suburban municipalities in Jefferson County do not permit STRs.
STR guests in Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) are subject to LMCO Chapter 99 noise regulations. No separate STR-specific quiet hours apply. Hosts are responsible for guest compliance. Two substantiated complaints in 12 months can trigger STR permit revocation.
Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) imposes an 8.5% Transient Room Tax on all STR stays under 30 days under LMCO § 121.01. All hosts must register with the Louisville Metro Revenue Commission. Monthly electronic filings are required via EMINTS since July 1, 2023. Annual STR registration fee is $250.
STR guests in Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) must comply with LMCO Chapter 72 parking regulations. No STR-specific parking minimums apply beyond standard residential LDC requirements. Off-street parking must be on a hard/semi-pervious driveway surface. Guest parking impacts can contribute to STR permit revocation.
Louisville Metro LDC 4.2.62 caps short-term rental occupancy at 2 adults per bedroom plus 2 additional guests (max of 10 adults regardless of bedroom count), with STR registration required under LMCO Chapter 115A.
Louisville Metro LMCO Chapter 115A requires short-term rental operators to carry and maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 covering STR activity, with proof required at registration and annual renewal.
1 cities in Jefferson County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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