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Short-term rentals in Indiana local government

What Indiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.

27 Indiana meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.

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Madison, IN · Mon Aug 10, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to decide on campground use variance and three other zoning requests

The Madison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four applications, including a tabled use variance for a campground at 2422 N K Rd and three new variance requests. The board will also consider a variance for an accessory structure setback, a primary structure setback for Ivy Tech, and two short-term…

Fishers, IN · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals – Fishers

Board to consider a variance reducing accessory structure setback to 2 ft

The Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals will hear three public petitions for variances and a special exception. One request seeks to cut an accessory‑structure side setback from 10 feet to 2 feet at 8827 Lindsey Ct. Another asks for front and rear setback reductions at 7727 Loma Ct. A third requests a short‑term‑rental…

Topeka, IN · Mon Jul 13, 2026 · Governing Body

Topeka Council to vote on Laird Noller PUD, short-term rental permit

The Topeka Governing Body will vote on a zoning change for a vehicle storage lot near Laird Noller and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental. They will also discuss affordable housing funding and utility rates. Several appointments and consent agenda items, including noise exceptions and expenditures, are…

Topeka, IN · Thu Jul 9, 2026 · Governing Body

Council to vote on Laird Noller PUD, short-term rental permit

The Topeka Governing Body will vote on a zoning amendment for a vehicle storage lot at Laird Noller and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental. They will also discuss affordable housing trust fund recommendations and utility rates.

Fishers, IN · Thu Jun 25, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals – Fishers

BZA to consider portable classrooms and short-term rental request

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance and special exception requests. The board is deciding on temporary classroom space, a residential setback reduction, and a short-term rental use.

Madison, IN · Mon Jun 8, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to vote on 5 zoning requests including short-term rentals and campground

The Madison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on five applications: two special exceptions for short-term rentals, two variances for accessory structures, and one use variance for a campground. The meeting will also include roll call, approval of prior minutes, and scheduling of the next…

Madison, IN · Mon May 11, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to vote on short-term rental at 1256 Michigan Rd

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on a special exception for a short-term rental at 1256 Michigan Rd (zoned R2). They will also consider a variance from sign standards for a property at 606 E Main St. No tabled applications are on the agenda.

Topeka, IN · Thu Apr 9, 2026 · Governing Body

Council to discuss DREAMS program changes for 2027

The Topeka Governing Body will hear presentations on the 2025 Q4 financial report and effective utilities management, then consider a consent agenda including a $212,240 engineering contract for DREAMS 2 and 3 sidewalk and park projects. Action items include a vote on a conditional use permit allowing social events at…

North Salem, IN · Tue Jan 27, 2026 · Town Board Meeting

Town Board to adopt zoning changes for short‑term rentals

The North Salem Town Board will consider and vote on several resolutions, including adopting two local laws and authorizing contracts. One local law, #01‑2026, amends Chapter 250 to permit and regulate short‑term rentals in certain dwellings. Another local law, #02‑2026, amends Chapter 8 to update the town’s taxation…

North Salem, IN · Wed Nov 5, 2025 · Planning Meeting

North Salem Planning Board to discuss short-term rentals and wetlands reports

The North Salem Planning Board will hold a public hearing to carry over a previous case and review wetlands reports for two properties. The board will also discuss comments from a recent Town Board public hearing on short-term rentals.

Boston, IN · Thu Oct 30, 2025 · City Council

Committee to hold hearing on short-term rental oversight

The Housing & Community Development Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1634, an order addressing ongoing challenges with the City of Boston's oversight of short-term rentals. The order was introduced by Councilors Coletta Zapata and Durkan, with Councilor Louijeune added as a co-sponsor via Rule 12.

North Salem, IN · Tue Oct 14, 2025 · Town Board Meeting

Town Board to adopt short-term rental regulations and parking changes

The Town Board will hold public hearings and consider adopting local laws to permit and regulate short-term rentals in certain dwellings and to amend parking restrictions. Other actions include authorizing contracts, tax refunds, and setting a public hearing for the Sunset Ridge Water District improvement. The board…

Fishers, IN · Wed Sep 24, 2025 · Board of Zoning Appeals – Fishers

Board to consider variance for outdoor seating at King Jugg Brewing

The Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests: outdoor dining at 11110 Lantern Road, a height increase for a home at 10732 Haven Cove Ln, a front‑loaded garage setback at 11700 E 131st St, and a short‑term rental exception at 107 Northwood Dr. The board will also approve the…

North Salem, IN · Wed Sep 17, 2025 · Planning Meeting

Planning board discusses short-term rental regulations

The North Salem Planning Board will hold a work session to discuss comments received from the Town Board's public hearing on a pending draft short-term rental ordinance. The board plans to refer the draft back to the Town Board for further action. No decisions are being made at this work session.

North Salem, IN · Wed Sep 3, 2025 · Planning Meeting

Planning Board to discuss short-term rental regulations

The Planning Board will hold a work session to discuss comments from the Town Board's public hearing on a pending draft of short-term rental regulations. They will also consider same-day directional signs for community events and carry over a public hearing for a property at 658 Grant Road to the October meeting. A…

North Salem, IN · Wed Aug 20, 2025 · Planning Meeting

Planning Board to discuss short-term rental comments and event signs

The North Salem Planning Board will hold a work session to discuss comments from the Town Board's public hearing on the pending draft short-term rental regulations. They will also discuss same-day directional signs for community events. No formal decisions are expected.

North Salem, IN · Tue Aug 12, 2025 · Town Board Meeting

Public hearing on short-term rental zoning law

The Town Board will hold a public hearing to consider a local law amending Chapter 250 (Zoning) to permit and regulate short-term rentals in certain dwellings. The board also will vote on 22 resolutions, including salary increases, appointments, contracts, and a mutual-aid agreement with Westchester County. A…

North Salem, IN · Tue Jun 24, 2025 · Town Board Meeting

Town Board to discuss draft short-term rental legislation

The North Salem Town Board will consider resolutions including personnel appointments, refunds, contracts, and a removal bond for an AT&T wireless facility. A worksession will discuss draft legislation for short-term rentals. The board will also vote on a negative declaration for the Croton Falls Sewer District.

North Salem, IN · Tue Jun 10, 2025 · Town Board Meeting

Town Board to review Croton Falls Master Plan and short-term rental legislation

The Town Board will consider accepting the draft Croton Falls Master Plan and setting a public hearing date. The meeting includes a worksession to discuss draft legislation regarding short-term rentals and SRWD testing.

North Salem, IN · Wed May 7, 2025 · Planning Meeting

Planning Board to review site reports and discuss short-term rental rules

The Planning Board will consider reports from the town engineer, planning consultant, and wetlands inspector for four specific properties. The board will also hold a work session to discuss short-term rentals and small cell legislation.

North Salem, IN · Wed Apr 16, 2025 · Planning Meeting

Planning Board to consider wetlands, engineer reports for Little Mountain property

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting and work session. They will consider reports from the wetlands inspector and town engineer for the Little Mountain property at 1 Little Mountain Road. A work session on short-term rentals is also scheduled.

North Salem, IN · Wed Apr 9, 2025 · Planning Meeting

Pre-application discussion for Reed Road development

The Planning Board will carry over a public hearing for Grant Road LLC (658 Grant Rd.) to May, discuss a pre-application for a development on Reed Road, and consider resolutions for several properties, including extension requests for AT&T and Gilport. The board will also review reports on Verizon Wireless, wetlands…

North Salem, IN · Tue Apr 8, 2025 · Town Board Meeting

Town Board to discuss draft short-term rental regulations

The Town Board will hold a worksession discussion on draft legislation to regulate short-term rentals. Resolutions include adopting a new Credit Card Policy, authorizing a bond release at 17 Sun Valley Drive, and supporting the Peach Lake Environmental Coalition's permit packages. The Board will also consider…

North Salem, IN · Wed Feb 19, 2025 · Planning Meeting

North Salem Planning Board to hold work session on short-term rentals

The Planning Board will conduct a work session to discuss short-term rentals and provide an update regarding a meeting with the Fire Commissioner. The board will also discuss parking and carpooling for a site visit.

North Salem, IN · Wed Feb 5, 2025 · Planning Meeting

Planning Board to consider AT&T tower approval and short-term rental rules

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for Grant Road LLC (carryover) and Hawley Road LLC (open hearing). They will consider a draft resolution approving AT&T Mobility's project at 101 Bloomer Rd, and discuss short-term rental regulations during the work session.

Pendleton, IN · Tue Jan 21, 2025 · Board of Zoning Appeals

Pendleton BZA to rule on hotel, short-term rentals, poultry requests

The Pendleton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider findings of fact for two previous items at 525 East State Street and four new conditional use requests. New requests include allowing up to six chickens at 115 Adams Street, two non-owner-occupied short-term rentals at 106 S. Pendleton Avenue…

Fishers, IN · Wed Sep 25, 2024 · Board of Zoning Appeals – Fishers

Board of Zoning Appeals to consider sign, pool, and rental variances

The Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three public hearings regarding development standard variances and a special exception for a short-term rental. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes and new business.