Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Johnson County, IN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Johnson County, IN, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed only in lawfully built residential dwelling units, including all or a portion of the owner’s primary residence and accessory dwellings; they are prohibited in recreational vehicles, structures not intended for permanent human occupancy, and as event/meeting/wedding venues. Maximum overnight occupancy: two persons per sleeping area (excluding children five and younger), not to exceed ten persons; a sign must be posted on site stating it is a registered short-term rental, the address, approved maximum occupancy, quiet hours (10:00 PM–7:00 AM), and a 24-hour owner contact number. 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.

Short-term rentals are allowed only in lawfully built residential dwelling units, including all or a portion of the owner’s primary residence and accessory dwellings; they are prohibited in recreational vehicles, structures not intended for permanent human occupancy, and as event/meeting/wedding venues. Maximum overnight occupancy: two persons per sleeping area (excluding children five and younger), not to exceed ten persons; a sign must be posted on site stating it is a registered short-term rental, the address, approved maximum occupancy, quiet hours (10:00 PM–7:00 AM), and a 24-hour owner contact number.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Johnson County.

Vrbo is permitted in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.