What should Frankfort hosts know about non-owner occupied units are capped?

Non-owner occupied units are capped at 5% in the Special Capital District and a maximum of 8 total in the Special Historic District.

What should Frankfort hosts know about owner-occupied hosts can only rent?

Owner-occupied hosts can only rent their property while not residing there for a max of 24 days per year.

What should Frankfort hosts know about accessory dwelling units (adus) on?

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on owner-occupied properties are treated as owner-occupied STRs.

What should Frankfort hosts know about annual registration is due every?

Annual registration is due every year by May 1.

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Eligibility3 rules

Frankfort allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Two-Family, Condo, Apartment, ADU.
Frankfort: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Frankfort: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.

Requirements13 rules

Frankfort: You must display your permit/registration number on your Airbnb listing.
Frankfort: Owner-occupied hosts can only rent their property while not residing there for a max of 24 days per year.
Frankfort STR warning: Non-owner occupied units are capped at 5% in the Special Capital District and a maximum of 8 total in the Special Historic District.

Application process7 rules

How to set up an STR in Frankfort: If you rent out your property for less than 30 days, you must register annually with the City Planning Department and obtain a business license. The city distinguishes between owner-occupied and non-owner occupied rentals, with strict occupancy limits of two people per bedroom plus four additional guests.

Fees & costs1 rule

Frankfort charges a registration fee of $250 (annual).

Taxes2 rules

Frankfort charges a Transient Room Tax (City/County) + Fine Arts Tax of 0.1%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting this tax. Note: Airbnb remits only the 6% state sales and 1% state transient tax; local taxes must be remitted by the host.
Kentucky has a state sales tax of 0.06% that applies to STR rentals.

Limits & restrictions5 rules

Frankfort occupancy calculation: 2 per bedroom + 4. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
Frankfort: Non-owner occupied units are capped at 5% in the Special Capital District and a maximum of 8 total in the Special Historic District.
Frankfort limits STRs to a maximum of 12 guests. Formula: 2 per bedroom + 4
Frankfort limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.

Safety requirements1 rule

Frankfort requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Evacuation plan required, Rental housing inspection at initial registration, No signage permitted.

Penalties2 rules

Frankfort: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Frankfort enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: $100 citation. Second offense: $25 per day. Third offense: License revocation. Daily fine: $25 per day. Permit may be revoked for violations.

Exemptions2 rules

Frankfort: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
Frankfort exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays, Hotels, Motels, Bed and Breakfasts.

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