Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Mercer County

Conditional

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap600 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

mercercounty.ky.gov/Documents/NHZO2020Final.pdf
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Harrodsburg, Kentucky are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Harrodsburg, Kentucky?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

These details are verified against Harrodsburg'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 Harrodsburg, Mercer County, or Kentucky authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.