Hamilton County - Unincorporated
Indianapolis area Airbnb and short term rental laws.
Renting the home you live in: Allowed
Renting a home you don’t live in: Allowed in R3; approval in R2; not allowed in other zones
In county zoned areas, a tourist home is allowed in R3 and needs a special use in R2. It is not listed in farm districts or R1.
Where rentals are allowed
Tourist homes are allowed in R3. They need a special use approval in R2 and the US31 Overlay. They are not listed in farm districts, R1, or business and industrial districts. A bed and breakfast in the owner’s main home is allowed in farm districts and in R1, R2, and R3.
Caps
No cap on short term rentals.
Safety and inspections
No inspection is required for tourist homes. Bed and breakfasts that serve food must follow county health permit rules.
Parking, trash, and noise
County parking rules list one half space for tourist homes and bed and breakfasts.
Last changed
June 21, 2023
Official rules
More information
- County UDO Permitted Use Table: Where tourist homes are allowed
- County UDO Article 16: Parking rules
- County Code Title 16, Ch. 8: Bed and breakfast health permits