News Release: Rental registration process will open Dec. 1

City of Carmel, Indiana sent this bulletin at 11/21/2025 09:45 AM EST

Nov. 21, 2025

Contact: (317) 571-2790 or media@carmel.in.gov

Release: Immediate

Rental registration process will open Dec. 1

CARMEL, Ind., Nov. 21, 2025 - In support of an ordinance approved by the Carmel City Council that establishes a mandatory registration and permitting system for all residential rental dwellings in the City, residents can begin registering their dwellings Dec. 1.

Following the passing of this measure by the Council in June, which limits the number of rentals within a development of single-family homes or townhomes to 10%, the City developed a permitting system and registration procedure for dwellings mandated by the ordinance.

The ordinance included a provision for Legacy Dwellings -- rental properties existing prior to the enforcement date of Jan. 1, 2026. This means that dwellings registered by Dec. 31, 2025 will be issued a permit, regardless of whether they are in a subdivision with more than 10% rentals.

Those interested in registering a property can do so beginning Monday, Dec. 1 in advance of the Dec. 31 deadline. The link to the registration site will be promoted on social media and to leadership of Home Owners Associations (HOA) in Carmel.

In addition, those who submitted their email address to receive updates about the process will receive a reminder with a link to the registration site. To receive a reminder, this link takes you to the submission form.

While the standard registration fee is $5 per property, a tiered late fee structure will be applied starting January 1, 2026, assessing a $100 late fee for registrations 30 days late and a $200 late fee for registrations 60 days late.

Want to know more? This link takes you to the FAQ on the website.

“In establishing the mandatory registration and permitting process, the Carmel City Council was looking to support homeowners who have a vested interest in the vibrancy of their community by building equity in their homes, through investing in and improving their properties,” Carmel Director of Community Services Mike Hollibaugh said.

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A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust and innovative business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.

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