Morehead, Kentucky

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Rowan County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
7000 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap7000 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT3% base + 1% Conference Center surcharge = 4% total

Official Sources

Data confidence: 50%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Morehead, Kentucky

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Morehead, Kentucky are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 3% base + 1% Confere applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Morehead, Kentucky?

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Morehead?

Short-term rentals in Morehead are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 3% base + 1% Confere.

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

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