Hendricks County - Avon
Indianapolis area Airbnb and short term rental laws.
Renting the home you live in: Permit required
Renting a home you don’t live in: Permit required
Avon needs a town permit before you rent a home short term. You must keep a contact person who can reach the home in 3 hours.
Permit fee Set by town
PERMIT
Short Term Rental Permit
How to apply
Get the permit from Avon Planning before you rent. Apply at Town Hall.
Fee
The town fee schedule sets the fee.
Where rentals are allowed
A short term rental means renting all or part of a home for under 30 days. The short term rental rules apply to every short term rental in town.
Guest limits
The owner must post the maximum occupancy.
Safety and inspections
The permit is void if the home stops meeting town or state standards.
Parking, trash, and noise
Park only on paved areas like driveways. Keep trash in closed containers with weekly pickup. No nuisances are allowed, and town noise rules apply. The home cannot be used for sex offender housing, sober living, illegal drugs, or an adult business.
Local contact
A contact person must answer calls any time the home is rented. The contact must have a key and be able to reach the home within 3 hours. Post the contact’s name and phone number inside.
Penalties
The permit is void if the use or the building breaks the rules. The town enforces permit violations.
Last changed
2022
More information
- Avon UDO 4.11: Short term rental rules
- UDO 10.3: Short term rental definition
- UDO 8.1(3): Fee schedule
- UDO Chapter 8: Permit enforcement