Windy Hills, Kentucky

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Jefferson County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$150 annual registration fee; $75 per additional rental unit
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
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

Official Sources

cityofwindyhills.com/windy-hills-rental-ordinance/
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Windy Hills, Kentucky

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Windy Hills, Kentucky are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $150 annual registration fee; ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Windy Hills, Kentucky?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Windy Hills?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $150 annual registration fee; .

Where do these Windy Hills short-term rental rules come from?

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