Hendricks County - Brownsburg

Indianapolis area Airbnb and short term rental laws.

Renting the home you live in: Allowed
 
Renting a home you don’t live in: Allowed
 
Brownsburg has no short term rental rules in its code. The closest rule is for owner run bed and breakfasts. They need a special exception.
Where rentals are allowed
Brownsburg has no short term rental rules. Owner run bed and breakfasts need a special exception in the AG, RE, R1, TR, UC, PR, and IS zones.
 
Caps
A bed and breakfast can have up to 5 guest rooms. Stays can be no longer than 30 days in a row.
 
Safety and inspections
A bed and breakfast must meet County Health Department rules.
 
Parking, trash, and noise
A bed and breakfast must hide outdoor trash behind a 6 foot fence or wall. It needs 2 parking spaces plus 1 per guest room.
 
Last changed
August 13, 2026
 
Official rules
 
More information
 
  • Brownsburg UDO 3.2: Permitted use table
  • UDO Chapter 3: Bed and breakfast standards
  • UDO definitions: Bed and breakfast definition

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