Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clark County, KY

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Clark County, KY. No city- or county-published short-term-rental (STR) ordinance text or explicit STR permit rules were located. STRs appear permitted but must comply with local zoning, building, and safety codes enforced by the Planning & Community Development Department, as well as applicable state and local tax filings including a 3% city room tax. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No city- or county-published short-term-rental (STR) ordinance text or explicit STR permit rules were located. STRs appear permitted but must comply with local zoning, building, and safety codes enforced by the Planning & Community Development Department, as well as applicable state and local tax filings including a 3% city room tax.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Clark County, KY, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform, and no permit is currently required. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Clark County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Clark County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.