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Boarding Home Program

Boarding Home Program

The Boarding Home Law (KRS 216B.300 - 216B.320 and 216B.990) and the Boarding Home Administrative Regulation (902 KAR 20:350) require registration of any home, facility, institution, lodging or other establishment that accomodates three or more adults not related to the owner, operator or manager by blood or marriage and offers or advertises room and board on a 24-hour basis for hire or compensation.

Documentation

KRS 216B.300 Definitions for Boarding Home

KRS 216B.303 Rights of residents of boarding homes

KRS 216B.305 Registration of boarding home -- Standards for operation -- Unannounced inspection -- Denial of registration -- Access by cabinet employees and agents -- No preemption of local authority for stricter requirements

KRS 216B.306 Procedures, remedies, and penalties for operation of boarding home without registration

KRS 216B.310 Listing of boarding homes to be maintained

KRS 216B.315 Student housing not included in KRS 216B.300 to 216B.320

KRS 216B.320 Exemption for federally-operated boarding home

902 KAR 20:350 Boarding homes

Registration

The annual registration fee for a boarding home is $100. To apply to operate a boarding home, contact the Public Safety Branch at (502) 564-4537.

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