Rental Rules by City / Indiana / Fishers
Fishers short-term rental rules & tax calculator
📋 The Basics
- Can I rent my place short-term here?
- Yes, with a license or tax registration
- Do I need a permit?
- Primary residence protected by state law; rental cap applies.
- What taxes do I pay?
- Total about 15%. Check your Airbnb payout report to see which ones Airbnb collects; you pay the rest yourself.
Your 3 steps to be legal
- Register rental.
- Check subdivision cap.
⚠️ Biggest risk: Cap violations.
Words confusing? See the glossary. Details and official sources are below.
Tax calculator
Rates used: Indiana state sales tax 7% + Hamilton County innkeeper's tax 8% = 15%. Mandatory cleaning fees are included in the taxable total. 15% (IN 7% + Hamilton County innkeeper's 8%) per Indiana DOR.
What Airbnb collects: Verify in payouts which taxes your platform remits.
Advanced details (laws, fees, sources)
Rules
| Primary residence | City cites Indiana law: STR of an owner's primary residence is a permitted residential use and may not be disallowed. |
|---|---|
| Rental cap | City rental registration/permitting with a 10% rental cap by subdivision; non-primary-residence STRs: verify. |
Items marked "Verify with the city" could not be confirmed from an official source; call the office listed before relying on them.
Sources
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Not legal or tax advice. Last verified Oct 24, 2026. Rules and rates change: confirm with the official sources linked before you rent or file.