Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Allen County, IN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Allen County, IN, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (STRs) in Allen County/Fort Wayne are governed by the joint Fort Wayne & Allen County zoning ordinance (housing amendments effective November 7, 2025) and must comply with the zoning district’s permitted or special uses; lodging establishments are subject to Allen County Health sanitation and inspection standards. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals (STRs) in Allen County/Fort Wayne are governed by the joint Fort Wayne & Allen County zoning ordinance (housing amendments effective November 7, 2025) and must comply with the zoning district’s permitted or special uses; lodging establishments are subject to Allen County Health sanitation and inspection standards.

Vrbo is permitted in Allen County, IN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Allen County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Allen County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.