Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Terre Haute, IN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Terre Haute, IN, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are included in the City’s rental-registration program. Requirements include providing owner/contact information, rental address, and verification that a homestead deduction is not being claimed while the property is used as a rental; inspections are typically issue-specific rather than mandatory for all new registrations. 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 included in the City’s rental-registration program. Requirements include providing owner/contact information, rental address, and verification that a homestead deduction is not being claimed while the property is used as a rental; inspections are typically issue-specific rather than mandatory for all new registrations.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Terre Haute. 1) Create an account on the Cityworks Public Access portal. 2) Complete the Rental Registration Form including owner details, unit address, and homestead deduction verification. 3) Pay the annual $5 registration fee per parcel via the portal or the City Controller’s Office.

1) Create an account on the Cityworks Public Access portal. 2) Complete the Rental Registration Form including owner details, unit address, and homestead deduction verification. 3) Pay the annual $5 registration fee per parcel via the portal or the City Controller’s Office.

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