Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Shelby County, KY

STRs are restricted to agricultural or residential zoning districts in Shelbyville and require a city permit, a business license, and $1,000,000 liability insurance. Hosts must also comply with county-level occupational licensing and pay a 3% local transient room tax and 1% conference center tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Shelby County. 1. Contact Triple S Planning and Zoning to determine if a Conditional Use Permit is required and schedule a fire inspection with the Shelbyville Fire Department. 2. Submit a completed application with a $500 initial fee ($250 renewal) and proof of $1M liability insurance to Triple S Planning and Zoning. 3. Set up a transient room tax account with the Shelby County Occupational Office and submit final paperwork to City Hall for issuance.

1. Contact Triple S Planning and Zoning to determine if a Conditional Use Permit is required and schedule a fire inspection with the Shelbyville Fire Department. 2. Submit a completed application with a $500 initial fee ($250 renewal) and proof of $1M liability insurance to Triple S Planning and Zoning. 3. Set up a transient room tax account with the Shelby County Occupational Office and submit final paperwork to City Hall for issuance.