Johnson County - Greenwood

Indianapolis area Airbnb and short term rental laws.

Renting the home you live in: Allowed
 
Renting a home you don’t live in: Not allowed in most home zones
 
Greenwood has short term rental rules in its zoning code. In most home zones the owner must live on site. Stays can be no longer than 40 days.
Where rentals are allowed
Greenwood sets rules for short term rental homes in its zoning code. The use table has no separate short term rental row.
 
Guest limits
In the RL, RM, and RA zones, no more than 6 guests over age 18 may stay at one property.
 
Caps
There is no cap on the number of rentals. Each guest stay can be no longer than 40 days.
 
Safety and inspections
Each unit must have working fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. No inspection is required.
 
Last changed
October 4, 2021
 
Official rules
 
More information
 
  • Greenwood UDO Sec. 10-03-16(G): Short term rental standards
  • Sec. 10-03-16(G)(1): Owner lives on site
  • Sec. 10-03-16(G)(2): Guest limit
  • Sec. 10-03-16(G)(3): Required safety equipment
  • Sec. 10-03-16(G)(4): 40 day stay limit
  • Ord. 21-44: Latest rule change

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