Rental Inspections in Kentucky (2026)

3 rules on the books across Kentucky, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Inspection Programs

Proactive rental inspection programs, registration requirements, systematic and periodic inspection cycles, what inspectors check, and the fees landlords pay to fund them.

Louisville

Significant Restrictions

Louisville Metro requires every rental housing unit to register with Codes and Regulations. Miss the 30-day deadline…

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Tenant Complaint Process

How tenants can file complaints about code violations, what triggers a city inspection, and protections against landlord retaliation for reporting issues.

Lexington

Some Restrictions

Kentucky's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, adopted locally under Sec. 12-54, bars a Lexington landlord…

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Louisville

Some Restrictions

Tenants in pre-1978 Louisville Metro rental units can request a lead-hazard inspection by appointment, with priority…

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