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Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXXII. Ownership and Conveyance of Property § 383.199.Restriction on leases of certain single-family homes, multifamily housing units, and accessory dwelling units in county containing consolidated local government; definitions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXXII. Ownership and Conveyance of Property § 383.199.Restriction on leases of certain single-family homes, multifamily housing units, and accessory dwelling units in county containing consolidated local government; definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxxii-ownership-and-conveyance-of-property/ky-rev-st-sect-383-199/

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