Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 383 § 383.199

Restrictions on leases of certain single-family homes, multifamily housing

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Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 383 § 383.199
383.199 Restrictions on leases of certain single-family homes, multifamily housing
units, and accessory dwelling units in county containing consolidated local
government -- Definitions.
(1) As used in this section, unless context requires otherwise:
(a) "Accessory dwelling unit" means a smaller, secondary dwelling unit located
on the same lot as a principal dwelling, which provides complete, independent
living facilities;
(b) "Multifamily housing" means any residential housing type other than single-family homes and accessory dwelling units;
(c) "Property owner" or "owner" means:
1. If the property is owned by one (1) or more individuals, one (1) or more
of those individuals;
2. If the property is owned by a trust, one (1) or more of the beneficiaries
or trustees;
3. If the property is owned by a partnership or limited liability company,
one (1) or more of the partners or members; or
4. If the property is owned by a corporation, one (1) or more of the
shareholders; and
(d) "Traditional single-family home zone" means a zone that, as of January 1,
2025, did not include multifamily homes as a permitted use.
(2) In a county containing a consolidated local government, for new leases initiated
after June 27, 2025, a property owner shall not lease or allow to be occupied any
single-family home, multifamily housing unit, or accessory dwelling unit located on
a lot that contains a single-family home and that is located in a traditional single-family home zone, unless the owner primarily resides in the single-family home or
multifamily housing unit or an accessory dwelling unit on the lot. This restriction
shall not apply to a lot that contains only one (1) single-family home and does not
contain an accessory dwelling unit.
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Plain English

Kentucky Revised Statute § 383.199 restricts who may lease certain residential properties in counties with a consolidated local government, such as Louisville-Jefferson County. For new leases entered into after June 27, 2025, a property owner generally may not rent out a single-family home, a multifamily housing unit, or an accessory dwelling unit on a lot containing a single-family home if that lot sits in a zone that did not permit multifamily housing as of January 1, 2025 — unless the owner primarily lives on that same lot. Importantly, this restriction does not apply to a lot that contains only one single-family home with no accessory dwelling unit.

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For Property Managers

Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.199, property owners operating in a county with a consolidated local government need to assess whether their rental property sits in a 'traditional single-family home zone' as defined by the statute. Compliant operators in those zones who wish to lease a unit on a lot containing a single-family home generally establish that they primarily reside on that lot before entering into new leases after June 27, 2025. Owners of lots containing only a single standalone single-family home with no accessory dwelling unit are not subject to this owner-occupancy requirement.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.199 may affect the validity of new rental arrangements entered into after June 27, 2025 for certain properties in consolidated local government counties, such as Louisville-Jefferson County. Tenants who believe a landlord may not be complying with this owner-occupancy requirement can look into whether the restriction applies to their specific property type and zone classification. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Kentucky can help individuals understand how this provision may relate to their housing situation and what general enforcement paths may be available.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

KRS 383.200
KRS 383.285
KRS 383.070

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