Simpsonville, Kentucky

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Shelby County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT3% local transient room tax + 1% local conference center tax

Zoning Restrictions

  • Any room or portion of a dwelling that is rented cannot function as a second dwelling unit; living areas and kitchen facilities must be shared among all occupants

Official Sources

Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Simpsonville, Kentucky

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Simpsonville, Kentucky are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 3% local transient r applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Simpsonville, Kentucky?

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

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

A business license is also required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Simpsonville?

Short-term rentals in Simpsonville are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 3% local transient r.

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

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