Carmel

Indiana · United States
Restricted
These rules apply inside Carmel city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Last updated: 2026-10-25  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-24  ·  Region: US
RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits. Indiana House Enrolled Act 1210, signed March 12, 2026 and effective July 1, 2026, changed the state definition of bed and breakfasts that Carmel had used to regulate STRs; local reporting in March 2026 said this voided…

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Tax on stays
15%
total, on our records
Licence
Required
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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Carmel?

Yes, with material limits. Indiana House Enrolled Act 1210, signed March 12, 2026 and effective July 1, 2026, changed the state definition of bed and breakfasts that Carmel had used to regulate STRs; local reporting in March 2026 said this voided…

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Carmel?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Carmel?

15% in total on stays, on our records.

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