Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Crawfordsville, IN

The City’s Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (Ord. 34-2016) requires annual registration of each parcel used as a rental unit and subjects rental units to inspection at least once every five years; the ordinance defines “rental unit” broadly (structure or part of a structure used as a home, residence, or sleeping unit). The ordinance does not specifically use the terms “short-term,” “vacation,” or “transient” rental, but rental units must obtain an inspection certificate and comply with building, fire, and safety codes; owners must verify homestead tax exemption status when registering.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Crawfordsville. 1) Obtain and submit the city’s Rental Registration form to the City Planning Director (forms available at the Planning & Building Services office or the city website) and pay the $5 annual registration fee per parcel (due by January 31 each year or within 30 days of acquiring the property). 2) City schedules or performs inspection (routine inspection at least once every five years); an Inspection Certificate is issued if the unit passes. 3) If violations are found, correct within specified cure periods and pay re-inspection fees ($100 stated); update registration within 30 days of material changes and renew annually.

1) Obtain and submit the city’s Rental Registration form to the City Planning Director (forms available at the Planning & Building Services office or the city website) and pay the $5 annual registration fee per parcel (due by January 31 each year or within 30 days of acquiring the property). 2) City schedules or performs inspection (routine inspection at least once every five years); an Inspection Certificate is issued if the unit passes. 3) If violations are found, correct within specified cure periods and pay re-inspection fees ($100 stated); update registration within 30 days of material changes and renew annually.