Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Boone County, IN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Boone County, IN, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Boone County, IN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Boone 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 Boone County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.