Paducah, Kentucky

Short-Term Rental Regulations — McCracken County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Special event STRs only in R-1; conditional use permit required in R-2, R-3, POP, NSZ; allowed by right in R-4 and higher-density zones

Official Sources

paducahky.gov/departments/planning/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Paducah, Kentucky

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Paducah, Kentucky are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Paducah, Kentucky?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Paducah, Kentucky.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

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

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