Johnson 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: Not allowed
Johnson County lets you rent part or all of your own home, or an extra unit on your land. Guests are capped at 10. You must post a sign with quiet hours.
Where rentals are allowed
Short term rentals are allowed with standards in the AG, AR, SR, DR, and MR zones. The code does not list them for MH or commercial zones.
Guest limits
Up to 2 people per sleeping area, and no more than 10 people total. Children 5 and younger do not count.
Caps
There is no cap on the number of rentals. Rentals are not allowed in RVs, vehicles, trailers, or buildings that are not homes.
Safety and inspections
The rental must be in a legally built home that meets building code. No inspection is required.
Parking, trash, and noise
Post a sign with quiet hours of 10 PM to 7 AM every day. The home cannot be used for events, meetings, or weddings.
Local contact
The posted sign must list a 24 hour owner phone number.
Last changed
September 28, 2026
Official rules
More information
- Johnson County UDO Use Standard 51: Short term rental standards
- Use Standard 51(a): Owner primary home rule
- Amendment 2026-Z-1: Latest rule change