KRS 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 primari ly 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.