Hamilton County requires no STR insurance. Carmel's short-term-rental special-exception process asks operators to carry additional liability insurance, and hosts should confirm coverage since standard homeowner policies often exclude commercial rental activity.
Insurance is not a county requirement. Among the cities, Carmel's Board of Zoning Appeals special-exception review for short-term rentals expects operators to carry additional liability coverage beyond a standard homeowner policy. Fishers and the other cities focus on permitting, occupancy, and nuisance rather than mandated insurance, though a host's HOA or platform may impose its own coverage minimums. Because typical homeowner policies exclude income-producing rental use, hosts commonly add a short-term-rental endorsement or commercial policy. Platforms like Airbnb offer host protection, but that supplements rather than replaces a proper policy. Verify current requirements with your city before listing.
Operating without insurance a city special exception requires can be grounds to deny or revoke that approval; uninsured claims fall on the owner.
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