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Short-Term Rental Properties in Oldham County, KY

Below you will find supporting documents and forms related to the Short-Term Rentals in Oldham County. Here you will find ordinances, forms, applications, and articles to help you conduct your Oldham tourist business with the most accurate and up-to-date information. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call, come by, or drop us an email. Our goal is for you to be successful!

 

Oldham County Short Term Rental Props (STRP) – Effective Mar 2018

City of La Grange Short Term Rental Props (STRP) – Effective Sept 2019

 

Short Term Rental Property (STRP) – a residential dwelling unit that is used and/or advertised for rent for transient occupancy by guests for less than 30 days. Dwelling units rented to the same occupant for more than 30 continuous days, Bed and Breakfast establishments, boarding houses, hotels, and motels shall not be considered Short Term Rental Property.

 

If you are considering renting your room(s), condo, apartment, or home on such websites as VRBO, AirBnB, Home Away, Trip Advisor, etc. be sure to download the Oldham Short Term Rental Ordinance below and read it THOROUGHLY. You are required to have a Short-Term Rental Permit from Oldham County Planning & Zoning OR a License from the City of La Grange, depending where your property is located and if you are located in a RESIDENTIAL or COMMERCIAL area.

You May Not Be Aware…

To operate a short term rental property in Kentucky and Oldham County, you MUST collect from your guests taxes in the following breakdown: 6% KY Sales Tax, 1% KY Transient Tax, and 3% Oldham County Transient Room Tax (form below).  If you are in the City of La Grange, you must ALSO collect a 3% La Grange Transient Room Tax (form below). To be clear, YOU do not pay these taxes out of your pocket. You ADD the taxes to the cost of your rental just as you would a sales tax.

 

As of January 2023

Legislation took effect that requires ALL THIRD PARTY RESERVATION COMPANIES, such as AirBnB, VRBO, TripAdvisor, etc., to collect your 3% Oldham County Transient Room Tax & your 3% City of La Grange Transient Room Tax (only if you are in the City). However, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for filing your own forms with the Oldham County Treasurer and the La Grange City Clerk.

Be Legal in Oldham County in 3 Easy Steps

Forms Below

  1. First, you will need a Short-Term Rental Property Permit from Oldham County Planning & Zoning (application below if you are NOT in the city limits of La Grange).  If you ARE in the the City of La Grange, you must instead obtain a La Grange Business License (commercial or business district) OR a La Grange Short-Term Rental License (residential area).
  2. Next, start submitting your Oldham County MONTHLY Transient Room Tax Form to the Oldham County Treasurer – monthly, even if the rental amount is ZERO – the form is REQUIRED. You must also do the same if you are in the City of La Grange.
  3. Fill out the Oldham County Marketing Form (below) with your property details, then email to Oldham County Tourism at Director@TourOldham.com (include 2 photos for marketing).

Short Term Rental Property Forms

Download the Oldham Planning & Zoning Ordinance in PDF format. This documents outlines the legal requirements for operating a short-term-rental property in Oldham County, Kentucky.

Once you have read the Short Term Rental Ordinance,  fill out the Short Term Rental Permit App and submit to Ryan Fischer in Oldham County Planning & Zoning. Once approved by Planning & Zoning and a STRP Permit obtained, your approval will be forwarded to Oldham County Tourism.

Currently 3% of total monthly gross rental income. Payable & due the 15th of EVERY month (for the previous month) to the Oldham County Treasurer (completed form is due even if rental collection is $0). Instructions are included. *Form due monthly even if the dollar amount is ZERO.

Ordinance establishing the Oldham Tourism Commission in 1996 and established the Oldham County Transient Room Tax of 3%. Please read carefully as there are no exceptions to its collection if rooms or homes are rented to transient guests for less than 30 day increments.

Download the City of La Grange Short-Term Rental Property Application if your property is NOT in a business/commercial district. City of LaGrange properties only, in lieu of County Permit. A separate application must be submitted for each short-term rental request.

Complete this form AFTER you receive your STRP Permit from Oldham Planning & Zoning or the City of La Grange. You will need your Permit Number for this form. This form is to gather info for Oldham Tourism promotions such as website and brochures! Email your completed form and 2 photos to Kim Hydes at Director@TourOldham.com.

Welcome To Oldham County Kentucky Tourism

Oldham County Tourism receives MANY requests for unique places to stay…homes on farms, homes with lakes, homes with river views, homes for family reunions, homes for events, homes for large groups, and homes tucked away in the country. We look forward to helping you get the word out about your property…and it’s EASY! If you haven’t visited this website, take a look at the Trip Ideas page to see creative ways we promote our short-term rentals and B&Bs.

 

Your Short-Term Rental Contacts (in order)

 

Oldham County Short-Term Rental PERMITS:  Ryan Fischer, Oldham County Planning & Zoning  (502) 222-1476   rfischer@oldhamcountyky.gov

Oldham County Transient Room Tax:  Oldham County Treasurer, Melissa Horn at (502) 222-9357  mhorn@oldhamcountyky.gov

La Grange Short-Term Rental License (Residential) OR Business License (Business District):  Stephanie Wenther   (502) 222-1433   swenther@lagrangeky.net

La Grange Transient Room Tax:  La Grange City Clerk, Stephanie Cooper  (502) 222-1433    scooper@lagrangeky.net

Oldham County Tourism Materials:  Executive Director, Oldham County Tourism, Kim Hydes  (502)  222-0056   Director@TourOldham.com