Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Vanderburgh County, IN

Short-term rentals are regulated under the general residential rental registration code; they must be registered annually. The ordinance applies to all residential rental buildings except specified owner-occupied exceptions, and 'rental' is defined to include short-duration stays.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Vanderburgh County. 1) Register online via the Slate portal (https://slate.tolemi.com/c/evansville-in) or submit a mail-in form to the Building Commission during the registration period (March 11–May 10). 2) Provide owner contact info, property addresses, and number of units. 3) Pay the registration fee of $5.00 per parcel (capped at $100 per owner per year).

1) Register online via the Slate portal (https://slate.tolemi.com/c/evansville-in) or submit a mail-in form to the Building Commission during the registration period (March 11–May 10). 2) Provide owner contact info, property addresses, and number of units. 3) Pay the registration fee of $5.00 per parcel (capped at $100 per owner per year).