Georgetown, KY Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

The occupancy cap is Section 24-66(6), part of the host duties in Article IV of Chapter 24. The base rule is two adult guests per bedroom, plus no more than two additional adults. Two exceptions then tighten it. First, there is a maximum occupancy of ten persons per short-term rental, including adults and children, so the per-bedroom formula can never lift a rental above ten people. Second, bedrooms under 120 square feet are limited to only one adult occupant. The section as amended by Ordinance No. 2022-25 on September 26, 2022 added these restrictions and changed the section title to Duties of a host; general restrictions.

The cap works together with other host duties in the same section. Under Section 24-66(1), there can be no more than one contract per short-term rental at a time, so separate parties cannot be booked into the same rental simultaneously. Section 24-66(4) requires the emergency contact's name, telephone number and email address to be conspicuously posted inside the rental.

Advertising must carry the number too. Section 24-67(a)(1) requires hosts to include in all advertisements and contracts language that specifies the lawful maximum number of occupants, a clear statement that no parties may be hosted at the rental, and a clear statement that guests shall adhere to the city's Code of Ordinances, including its noise, nuisance, traffic and parking provisions.

The Georgetown-Scott County Revenue Commission director administers registration, and Section 24-69 makes violations of the article civil offenses enforced by the code enforcement board, hearing officers and code enforcement officers.