Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Zionsville, IN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Zionsville, IN, but with restrictions. Indiana law and Zionsville Planning guidance require that owner-occupied short-term rentals in residential districts be permitted; non-owner-occupied short-term rentals may be subject to a special exception/special use or zoning variance and local nuisance/regulatory rules. Private PUD/HOA commitments within Zionsville may prohibit rentals under six months, impose rental caps, and require lease delivery to HOA and local emergency contact information. 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.

Indiana law and Zionsville Planning guidance require that owner-occupied short-term rentals in residential districts be permitted; non-owner-occupied short-term rentals may be subject to a special exception/special use or zoning variance and local nuisance/regulatory rules. Private PUD/HOA commitments within Zionsville may prohibit rentals under six months, impose rental caps, and require lease delivery to HOA and local emergency contact information.

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