Ludlow, Kentucky

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Kenton County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $300.00Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
$300.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$300.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • attached single-family dwellings, detached single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, town homes, Central Business District housing, condominiums, and landominiums

Official Sources

ludlow.org/Portals/ludlow/Documents/Ord.%202022-3%20Short-Term%20Rentals%20Text%20Amendment.pdf
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Ludlow, Kentucky

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Ludlow, Kentucky are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $300.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Ludlow, Kentucky?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Ludlow, Kentucky.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $300.00.

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

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