Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Dubois County, IN

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Dubois County, IN because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No county-level short-term rental (STR) ordinance or permitting program was found in the Dubois County code. Individual municipalities like Huntingburg have local rules requiring annual registration, occupancy limits of 2 persons per sleeping area (max 10), and 24-hour local contact signs. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No county-level short-term rental (STR) ordinance or permitting program was found in the Dubois County code. Individual municipalities like Huntingburg have local rules requiring annual registration, occupancy limits of 2 persons per sleeping area (max 10), and 24-hour local contact signs.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Dubois County.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Dubois County, IN for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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