Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Knox, IN

Starke County Ordinance ORD-2023-10 classifies and limits 'temporary housing,' stating that occupancy is limited to 72 hours and shall not exceed 72 hours in a continuous period without a permit. City of Knox codified ordinances do not include city-specific STR licensing as of February 2025.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Knox. 1) Start an application via the Starke County Online Permit Portal. 2) Submit required application materials to the Starke County Planning Commission (or BZA if a variance is required) and pay applicable fees according to the 'Current Permit Fees' schedule. 3) Follow any hearing or appeal steps as required by the county application process.

1) Start an application via the Starke County Online Permit Portal. 2) Submit required application materials to the Starke County Planning Commission (or BZA if a variance is required) and pay applicable fees according to the 'Current Permit Fees' schedule. 3) Follow any hearing or appeal steps as required by the county application process.