Bellevue, Kentucky

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Campbell County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$40 per unit annually
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year14 consecutive days maximum per stay
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • permitted in attached single-family, detached single-family, two-family dwellings, townhomes, and condominiums; not permitted in bed-and-breakfast, hotel, motel, extended stay hotel/motel, or seniors' housing

Official Sources

Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Bellevue, Kentucky

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Bellevue, Kentucky are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $40 per unit annually). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Bellevue, Kentucky?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Bellevue, Kentucky. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Bellevue?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $40 per unit annually.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Bellevue?

Yes — Bellevue sets a cap of 14 rental nights per year.

Where do these Bellevue short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Bellevue's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Bellevue, Campbell County, or Kentucky authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.