Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Tippecanoe County, IN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Tippecanoe County, IN, but with restrictions. Rentals are categorized by owner-occupancy: 'Transient guest rooms' require the owner to be present; 'Transient guest rentals' allow the owner to be absent for up to 60 days per year for stays under one month. 'Transient guest houses' are primary uses for non-owner occupied units and may be restricted in single-family residential zones per UZO Amendment #112C. 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.

Rentals are categorized by owner-occupancy: 'Transient guest rooms' require the owner to be present; 'Transient guest rentals' allow the owner to be absent for up to 60 days per year for stays under one month. 'Transient guest houses' are primary uses for non-owner occupied units and may be restricted in single-family residential zones per UZO Amendment #112C.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Tippecanoe County. 1. Complete the 'Application for Transient Rental Registration Permit' specifying the rental category (Guest Room, Rental, or House). 2. Submit the application along with the $100 registration fee. 3. Await review and issuance of the permit number by the city/county office.

1. Complete the 'Application for Transient Rental Registration Permit' specifying the rental category (Guest Room, Rental, or House). 2. Submit the application along with the $100 registration fee. 3. Await review and issuance of the permit number by the city/county office.

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