What is the maximum late fee in Kentucky?

Kentucky has no statutory cap on late fees. Fees must be "reasonable." No statutory cap. Must be in lease.

Does Kentucky require a grace period for late fees?

No, Kentucky does not require a grace period by law. However, most landlords include a 3-5 day grace period in the lease.

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Kentucky Late Fee Calculator

Calculate the maximum late fee you can legally charge in Kentucky. Check grace periods, fee caps, and compliance with Kentucky state law.

State

Monthly Rent

Days Late

Your Proposed Fee

Your Late Fee

$75.00

Compliant

Kentucky has no statutory cap on late fees. Your fee should be "reasonable" and specified in the lease.

Rent + Fee

$1,575.00

Grace Period

None required

Kentucky Late Fee Law

Grace period: No grace period required

Fee cap: No statutory cap

Daily fees: Allowed

No statutory cap. Must be in lease.

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Kentucky Late Fee Rules for Landlords

Kentucky does not require a grace period by law, but most landlords include one in the lease. There is no statutory cap on late fees, but they must be "reasonable" and specified in the lease.

Use the calculator above to check if your proposed late fee complies with Kentucky law. Need more tools? Try our prorated rent calculator or rent estimate tool.

For a complete guide to Kentucky landlord-tenant law, read our Kentucky Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 guide.