Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Boone County, IN

No county-wide STR ordinance exists; regulation is handled by municipalities. Lebanon defines STRs as rentals <30 days and requires permits. Zionsville PUDs may explicitly prohibit STR advertising, and Whitestown requires annual rental registration and inspections for all residential rentals.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Boone County. 1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit application to the City Planning Department with owner/manager contact info and marketing descriptions. 2) The Administrator reviews and issues the permit within 30 days if requirements are met. 3) Permits must be renewed annually as they expire one year after issuance.

1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit application to the City Planning Department with owner/manager contact info and marketing descriptions. 2) The Administrator reviews and issues the permit within 30 days if requirements are met. 3) Permits must be renewed annually as they expire one year after issuance.