Short-Term Rental Regulations
in London, KY

Airbnbs are effectively legal in London, KY because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No City of London or Laurel County STR-specific ordinance, registration, or permitting guidance was located; general land-use is governed by the London Development Ordinance which does not define STRs. Kentucky state law (SB 112) prohibits local governments from requiring conditional use permits or imposing density-based restrictions on STRs, though it allows for a limited local permit framework. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No City of London or Laurel County STR-specific ordinance, registration, or permitting guidance was located; general land-use is governed by the London Development Ordinance which does not define STRs. Kentucky state law (SB 112) prohibits local governments from requiring conditional use permits or imposing density-based restrictions on STRs, though it allows for a limited local permit framework.

Vrbo is effectively legal in London, KY for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in London 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 London. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.