Indianapolis short-term rentals are limited to 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional, with a hard cap set by the STR permit, under Rev. Code Chapter 807. Permit holders must publish accurate occupancy on listings.
Marion County regulates STR occupancy under Rev. Code Ch. 807 (Short-Term Rentals) adopted 2018 under Indiana HEA 1035. Maximum occupancy is 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons, not to exceed the limit stated on the STR permit. Hosts must accurately post maximum occupancy on all listing platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.). Sleeping in non-bedroom rooms, garages, tents, or vehicles is prohibited. Owner-occupied primary residences and non-primary (unhosted) STRs both fall under this cap. Exceeding the cap is a common trigger for complaint-driven enforcement by DBNS. Violations can lead to permit suspension or revocation after hearing.
First offense: warning. Repeated overcrowding: civil penalties up to $2,500 per Rev. Code §103-52. Three violations in 12 months: permit revocation after DBNS hearing.
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