Nashville, Indiana

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Brown County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Brown County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap1,320 feet or more from the nearest short-term rental
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Must be 250 feet or more from nearest residence and 1,320 feet or more from nearest short-term rental; in Town of Nashville eligibility determined by property zoning

Official Sources

browncounty-in.gov/184/Planning-Department
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Nashville, Indiana

Nashville, Indiana has no separate city ordinance, so Brown County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Nashville, Indiana?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Nashville, Indiana.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Nashville?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Nashville short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Nashville'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 Nashville, Brown County, or Indiana authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.