Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Indianapolis, IN (2026)

Whether Indianapolis, IN permits short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local planning department at (317) 327-5155 to verify current STR rules — including whether hosting is permitted at all, registration requirements, and any local restrictions — before listing your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar platform.

Statewide Preemption

Registration Requirements

Whether short-term rental registration is required in Indianapolis has not been confirmed from official sources. Contact the local planning department or local building department to verify current registration requirements before hosting on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms.

Operational Rules

No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in Indianapolis beyond standard property codes.

• •Short-Term Rental registration required with Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development
• •No primary-residence requirement in Indianapolis — investment property STRs allowed
• •Designated local contact available 24/7 for complaints required
• •Maximum occupancy: 2 guests per bedroom
• •Indiana Hotel/Motel Tax (7%) plus Marion County Innkeeper's Tax applies
• •STR platforms collect and remit applicable state and county taxes
• •Registration number must appear on all online platform listings
• •Properties must maintain liability insurance of minimum $500,000

Penalties for Violations

Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in Indianapolis are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.

• ⚠$500 fine for operating without registration
• ⚠$1,000 per day for repeated violations
• ⚠Code enforcement citation and cease-and-desist
• ⚠Registration revocation for non-compliance

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