Rental Property Rules in Vanderburgh County, IN (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Vanderburgh County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Repairs & Habitability

Vanderburgh County sets minimum habitability standards for every occupied rental in its Property Maintenance Code, County Code Section 15.15.020, covering light, ventilation, sanitation, and structural safety. Every dwelling unit must have its own bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet, and kitchen sink under Section 15.15.190(A), and hot water must reach at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit under Section 15.15.220(D).

Vanderburgh County Rental Property Maintenance Code

Some Restrictions

Vanderburgh County Code § 15.15.020(A)-(B); § 15.15.190(A); § 15.15.220(D)

This chapter shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code (“PMC”) of Vanderburgh County, Indiana... The Property Maintenance Code is intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare in all existing residential and nonresidential premises by establishing minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment, and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sani...

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Rental Property Rules by City in Vanderburgh County

1 cities in Vanderburgh County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

EvansvillePop. 117,298

2 verified rules • Repairs & Habitability, Rental Registration

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