Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Washington County, KY

Short-term rentals are regulated as lodging uses requiring a Conditional Use Permit from the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Operators must obtain a County Health Officer's Certificate for water and sewage facilities and file approved permits with the County Court Clerk.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Washington County. 1. Submit a conditional use permit application to the Enforcement Officer along with a County Health Officer's Certificate for water/sewage. 2. Attend a review by the Board of Zoning Adjustment and pay the required permit fee upon approval. 3. File the approved permit with the Washington County Court Clerk.

1. Submit a conditional use permit application to the Enforcement Officer along with a County Health Officer's Certificate for water/sewage. 2. Attend a review by the Board of Zoning Adjustment and pay the required permit fee upon approval. 3. File the approved permit with the Washington County Court Clerk.