Daviess County, KY Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Transient occupancy taxes, tourism fees, and other charges that hosts must collect from guests or pay to the city.
Research in progress
We are currently verifying Daviess County's specific local ordinance for taxes & fees. In the meantime,Kentucky state law generally applies, and below you'll find guidance for finding the official rules and links to related Daviess County ordinances we've already verified.
Kentucky State Law Context
Kentucky state law provides the baseline framework for taxes & fees across all municipalities in the state. Individual cities like Daviess County may adopt additional local rules on top of state requirements, which is what makes checking your specific city ordinance important. For Daviess County residents, the safest approach is to follow state law as a baseline and contact City Hall for any additional local requirements.
You can browse all Kentucky short-term rentals to see how cities across the state regulate this topic.
How to find official Daviess County Taxes & Fees rules
- Search for "Daviess County KY municipal code" to find your city's online code portal (Municode, eCode360, or American Legal Publishing are the most common).
- Look for chapters covering short-term rentals, zoning, nuisance, or property maintenance — that's where most taxes & fees rules live.
- Contact Daviess County City Hall's code enforcement, planning, or community development department for clarification.
- Check with your HOA if applicable — many HOAs have stricter rules than the city itself.