17/11/2025
ATTENTION: Rental Property Owners in Carmel & Fishers, Indiana
All long-term rental properties in Carmel and Fishers must be registered by December 31, 2025.
On Monday, April 21, 2025, the Fishers City Council voted unanimously to implement the Home Rental Registration & Permitting Program under Fishers Code of Ordinances Chapter 163.
Rental registration opens June 2025, and enforcement begins January 1, 2026.
Due to new rental registry and permitting requirements in both Fishers and Carmel, all single-family rental properties—including condos and townhomes—must register with the city and obtain a permit in order to legally operate. Current rental properties must register by December 31, 2025 to receive Legacy Status or they may be restricted by the new 10% rental cap per subdivision.
Important Deadlines & Consequences
Register by December 31, 2025 to qualify for Legacy Status
Legacy Status guarantees a rental permit regardless of the 10% cap
Owners who do not register by the deadline will not be eligible for Legacy Status and may be denied a permit if their neighborhood reaches the 10% limit
Enforcement begins January 1, 2026
Properties that do not register may face fines and penalties
What Is Legacy Status?
Legacy Status ensures a property will receive a rental permit regardless of neighborhood rental density, as long as registration is completed by December 31, 2025.
Permits remain valid until the property ownership changes or a violation causes permit revocation.
HOA Considerations
Some homeowners associations (HOAs) have implemented additional rental restrictions.
HOA rules may be stricter than city requirements, so it is important to review subdivision guidelines carefully.
Fees
Fishers: No registration fee
Carmel: $5 per property for an annual permit
How to Register
Fishers Registration
Rental registry page (opens June 2025)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 317-595-3111
Carmel Registration
Carmel’s rental registry is not yet active
A pre-registration form is available, and officials anticipate the system will be live by December 1
Visit the Carmel registry page for updates