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Indianapolis short-term rental rules (2026)

Indiana · United States
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These rules apply inside Indianapolis city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

Indianapolis has required an annual Short-Term Rental Permit for every short-term rental unit since January 1, 2025, which the City-County Council passed in August 2024.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
17%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Indianapolis?

Yes. Indianapolis has required an annual Short-Term Rental Permit for every short-term rental unit since January 1, 2025, which the City-County Council passed in August 2024.

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

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Indianapolis?

17% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Indianapolis?

No night cap is on record.

When were the Indianapolis rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Indianapolis on 4 Nov 2026.

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