Carmel, Indiana
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Hamilton County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit: RequiredFee: $5
$5License Cost
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$5
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Capless than 10% of dwellings in a subdivision of ten or more lots
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Carmel, Indiana
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Carmel, Indiana are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $5).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Carmel, Indiana?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Carmel, Indiana.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Carmel?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $5.
Where do these Carmel short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Carmel's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Carmel, Hamilton County, or Indiana authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.