Louisville

Louisville Metro requires all short-term rentals to register annually and pay a $100 fee. While primary residence rentals are generally permitted by right, non-primary residence rentals in residential zones often require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

To host an Airbnb in Louisville, you must first get a registration number from the city's Planning & Design department. If the home you are renting is your primary residence, the process is straightforward; however, if it is an investment property in a residential neighborhood, you will likely need to go through a 'Conditional Use Permit' public hearing process which can be expensive. You must also collect 8.5% in local transient taxes and 6% in state sales tax, though most platforms like Airbnb handle the collection for you.