Hills and Dales, KY Rent Control 2026
Hills and Dales has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Hills and Dales does not have rent control. Kentucky does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Hills and Dales Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Hills and Dales
Hills and Dales landlords must follow Kentucky state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$983
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Kentucky rent control rules in Hills and Dales and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Hills and Dales's median rent of $983/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Hills and Dales Rental Market Context
Hills and Dales is the 393rd-largest city in Kentucky (population 142). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $983/month, it falls in the above-average range for Kentucky rental costs — 9% above the state median of $900/month.
How Hills and Dales Compares in County
Hills and Dales ranks #116 of 128 cities in County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | 320,154 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Jeffersontown | 28,716 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| St. Matthews | 17,356 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Shively | 15,455 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Lyndon | 10,909 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Middletown | 9,630 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Elsmere | 9,147 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Middlesborough | 9,012 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Fort Mitchell | 8,639 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Edgewood | 8,398 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Villa Hills | 7,537 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Taylor Mill | 6,937 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Highland Heights | 6,612 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Cold Spring | 6,414 | $866/mo | No local cap |
| Fort Wright | 6,061 | $866/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for County, Kentucky. All cities follow Kentucky state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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