Florence, Kentucky
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Boone County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredFee: $500
$500License Cost
1000 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance CapMinimum 1,000 feet between STR units in conditional use permit areas
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Allowed as conditional use in RS, R-1F, RPD, SR-1, SR-2, SR-3, UR-1, UR-2, UR-3 zones; principally permitted in Main Street Overlay District; not allowed in commercial or industrial buildings
Official Sources
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Florence, Kentucky
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Florence, Kentucky are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Florence, Kentucky?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Florence, Kentucky.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Florence?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $500.
Where do these Florence short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Florence'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 Florence, Boone County, or Kentucky authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.