Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Trigg County, KY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Trigg County, KY, but with restrictions. All residential rental units within Cadiz city limits are subject to a permit program. Owners must provide property and agent contact information, pass an inspection based on an approved checklist, and notify the city within 14 days of any information changes. Permits are valid for one year or until a change in occupant occurs. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

All residential rental units within Cadiz city limits are subject to a permit program. Owners must provide property and agent contact information, pass an inspection based on an approved checklist, and notify the city within 14 days of any information changes. Permits are valid for one year or until a change in occupant occurs.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Trigg County. 1) Submit the city’s rental unit permit application form including the unit address and owner/agent contact details. 2) Complete a mandatory inspection by the city’s designee using the approved checklist. 3) Receive the permit, which must be renewed annually or upon a change in occupancy.

1) Submit the city’s rental unit permit application form including the unit address and owner/agent contact details. 2) Complete a mandatory inspection by the city’s designee using the approved checklist. 3) Receive the permit, which must be renewed annually or upon a change in occupancy.

Vrbo is permitted in Trigg County, KY under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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