Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Magnet, IN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Magnet, IN, but with restrictions. State law (HEA/HB 1035, 2018) states that short-term rental of an owner's primary residence is a permitted residential use and may not be disallowed by a local ordinance; for properties that are not the owner's primary residence, a local unit of government may require a special exception, special use, or zoning variance or other permit as allowed by local law. Perry County's 2015 Comprehensive Plan specifically recommends creating vacation/rental provisions (Appendix H sample ordinance) but the county has not published an enacted STR ordinance or permit process on its official sites. 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.

State law (HEA/HB 1035, 2018) states that short-term rental of an owner's primary residence is a permitted residential use and may not be disallowed by a local ordinance; for properties that are not the owner's primary residence, a local unit of government may require a special exception, special use, or zoning variance or other permit as allowed by local law. Perry County's 2015 Comprehensive Plan specifically recommends creating vacation/rental provisions (Appendix H sample ordinance) but the county has not published an enacted STR ordinance or permit process on its official sites.

Vrbo is permitted in Magnet, IN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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