01/07/2026
ATTENTION "CARMEL" RENTAL HOME OWNER'S - INVESTORS
Don't forget: Carmel rental registration due January 31, 2026
If you or your clients currently lease single-family rental properties (including condos and townhomes) in Carmel, it's important to register for the city's new registry and permitting program by January 31, 2026. Registering by this deadline qualifies the property for legacy status.
Legacy status ensures that a rental property will receive a permit even if the percentage of rentals in a neighborhood hits the 10% cap. Legacy status remains in place until the property changes ownership or until a violation occurs that could result in permit revocation.
Beginning February 1, 2026, Carmel will start enforcing the new requirements. Properties that are not properly registered by then may face fines. Keep in mind that the city offers several exemptions to the registry, and individual HOAs may have their own rental restrictions, which can sometimes be more restrictive than city rules. Be sure to review the specifics that apply to your property to ensure full compliance.
Carmel charges an annual $5 registration fee per property, and late payments may incur fees of up to $200. For full details or to register a property, visit the Carmel Rental Registry page or call 317.571.2417. https://www.carmel.in.gov/274/Rental-Registration-of-Single-Family-Dwe?
Carmel’s single-family rental registry and cap ordinance was approved by the City Council on Monday, June 2, 2025.
