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IN Code § 36-1-21-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 21. Contracting With a Unit|36-1-21-5. Contract Disclosure Requirements

Sec. 5. (a) A unit may enter into a contract or renew a contract for the procurement of goods and services or a contract for public works with:(1) an individual who is a relative of an elected official; or(2) a business entity that is wholly or partially owned by a relative of an elected official;only if the requirements of this section are satisfied and the elected official does not violate IC 35-44.1-1-4.(b) A unit may enter into a contract or renew a contract with an individual or business entity described in subsection (a) if:(1) the elected official files with the unit a full disclosure, which must:(A) be in writing;(B) describe the contract or purchase to be made by the unit;(C) describe the relationship that the elected official has to the individual or business entity that contracts or purchases;(D) be affirmed under penalty of perjury;(E) be submitted to the legislative body of the unit and be accepted by the legislative body in a public meeting of the unit prior to final action on the contract or purchase; and(F) be filed, not later than fifteen (15) days after final action on the contract or purchase, with:(i) the state board of accounts; and(ii) the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the unit takes final action on the contract or purchase;(2) the appropriate agency of the unit:(A) makes a certified statement that the contract amount or purchase price was the lowest amount or price bid or offered; or(B) makes a certified statement of the reasons why the vendor or contractor was selected; and(3) the unit satisfies any other requirements under IC 5-22 or IC 36-1-12.(c) An elected official shall also comply with the disclosure provisions of IC 35-44.1-1-4, if applicable.(d) This section does not affect the initial term of a contract in existence at the time the term of office of the elected official of the unit begins.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.150.
IN Code § 36-1-21-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 21. Contracting With a Unit|36-1-21-6. Annual Certification by Officer

Sec. 6. Each elected officer of the unit shall annually certify in writing, subject to the penalties for perjury, that the officer is in compliance with this chapter. An officer shall submit the certification to the executive of the unit not later than December 31 of each year.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-1-21-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 21. Contracting With a Unit|36-1-21-7. Noncompliance Reported to the Department of Local Government Finance

Sec. 7. If the state board of accounts finds that a unit has not implemented a policy under this chapter, the state board of accounts shall forward the information to the department of local government finance.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-1-21-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 21. Contracting With a Unit|36-1-21-8. Budget or Additional Appropriations May Not Be Approved

Sec. 8. If a unit has not implemented a policy under this chapter, the department of local government finance may not approve:(1) the unit's budget; or(2) any additional appropriations for the unit;for the ensuing calendar year until the state board of accounts certifies to the department of local government finance that the unit has adopted a policy under this chapter.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-1-22-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 22. Regulation of Builders or Remodelers|36-1-22-1. "Builder"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "builder" means a person engaged in constructing new homes.As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IN Code § 36-1-22-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 22. Regulation of Builders or Remodelers|36-1-22-2. "Person"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, firm, limited liability company, corporation, association, or other legal entity.As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IN Code § 36-1-22-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 22. Regulation of Builders or Remodelers|36-1-22-3. "Remodeler"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "remodeler" means a person engaged in altering, repairing, restoring, maintaining, or modifying an existing residential dwelling.As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IN Code § 36-1-22-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 22. Regulation of Builders or Remodelers|36-1-22-4. "Residential Dwelling"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "residential dwelling" means a building or part of a building occupied by or intended for the occupancy of one (1) or more individuals. The term does not include a residential dwelling that is owned by the political subdivision.As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IN Code § 36-1-22-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 22. Regulation of Builders or Remodelers|36-1-22-5. Local Licensing of Builders or Remodelers Prohibited

Sec. 5. After February 28, 2013, a political subdivision may not adopt an ordinance, rule, policy, or other requirement providing that a builder or remodeler must be licensed, certified, permitted, registered, or listed by the political subdivision as a condition to the builder or remodeler:(1) constructing a new residential dwelling; or(2) remodeling an existing residential dwelling.As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IN Code § 36-1-22-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 22. Regulation of Builders or Remodelers|36-1-22-6. Local Regulation Unaffected by Prohibition

Sec. 6. This chapter does not do any of the following:(1) Void an ordinance, rule, policy, or other requirement of a political subdivision adopted before March 1, 2013.(2) Prohibit a political subdivision from doing any of the following:(A) Requiring a person who engages in a specific building or construction trade, including an electrician, a plumber, a tile layer, a landscaper, or a practitioner of another specific trade, to be licensed, permitted, registered, or listed by the political subdivision before engaging in the specific building or construction trade.(B) Issuing building permits, septic system permits, certificates of appropriateness, zoning approvals, plat approvals, and other permits and approvals that regulate the use, planning, and development of property.As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IN Code § 36-1-23-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 23. Fiscal Body Members Serving as Volunteer Firefighters; Abstention From Voting|36-1-23-1. "Unit"

Sec. 1. As used in this section, "unit" means a city, town, or township.As added by P.L.184-2015, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-1-23-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 23. Fiscal Body Members Serving as Volunteer Firefighters; Abstention From Voting|36-1-23-2. Abstention From Voting on Budget and Tax Levies

Sec. 2. A member of the fiscal body of a unit may not participate in a vote on the adoption of the unit's budget and tax levies if the member is:(1) an employee of a volunteer fire department; or(2) a volunteer firefighter in a fire department;that provides fire protection services to the unit under a contract (excluding a mutual aid agreement) or as the unit's fire department.As added by P.L.184-2015, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.257-2019, SEC.100.
IN Code § 36-1-23-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 23. Fiscal Body Members Serving as Volunteer Firefighters; Abstention From Voting|36-1-23-3. Majority of Fiscal Body Members Abstain From Voting; Continuation of Previous Year's Budget and Tax Levies

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any other law, if at least a majority of the members of the unit's fiscal body are precluded from voting on the unit's budget and tax levies under section 2 of this chapter, the unit's most recent annual appropriations are continued for the ensuing budget year, subject to the following:(1) The executive of the unit may petition the county fiscal body for an increase in the unit's budget under section 4 of this chapter.(2) The executive of the unit may petition the county fiscal body for any additional appropriations under section 5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.184-2015, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-1-23-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 23. Fiscal Body Members Serving as Volunteer Firefighters; Abstention From Voting|36-1-23-4. Petition for Increase in Budget and Property Tax Levies

Sec. 4. The executive of the unit may petition the county fiscal body for an increase in the unit's budget and property tax levies. The county fiscal body may grant or deny the petition only after conducting a public hearing on the petition.As added by P.L.184-2015, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-1-23-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 23. Fiscal Body Members Serving as Volunteer Firefighters; Abstention From Voting|36-1-23-5. Petition for Additional Appropriations

Sec. 5. The county fiscal body may adopt any additional appropriations of the unit by ordinance before the department of local government finance may approve the additional appropriation.As added by P.L.184-2015, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-1-24-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-1. Applicability

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to a unit that has adopted a zoning ordinance or any other ordinance before January 1, 2018, that prohibits, regulates, or restricts short term rentals in any manner.(b) Any reference in this chapter (except for this section) to a zoning ordinance or other ordinance does not apply to a zoning ordinance or other ordinance of a unit described in subsection (a).(c) A unit may amend or delete any provision of an ordinance described in subsection (a) after December 31, 2017, without complying with or becoming subject to this chapter.(d) A unit may repeal an ordinance described in subsection (a). However, in repealing the ordinance, the unit concurrently becomes subject to this chapter.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-2. "Owner"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person that has an interest in title or a present possessory interest in property that is offered to the public as a short term rental.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-3. "Owner Occupied Short Term Rental Property"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "owner occupied short term rental property" means property that is the owner's primary residence and is offered to the public as a short term rental.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-4. "Permit"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "permit" means a short term rental permit issued by a unit.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-5. "Permitted Property"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "permitted property" means a property that is subject to a valid, unexpired, unrevoked permit under this chapter. A permitted property may contain one (1) or more dwelling units offered as short term rentals.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-6. "Short Term Rental"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "short term rental" means the rental of:(1) a single family home;(2) a dwelling unit in a single family home;(3) a dwelling unit in a two-family or multifamily dwelling; or(4) a dwelling unit in a condominium, cooperative, or time share;for terms of less than thirty (30) days at a time through a short term rental platform. The term includes a detached accessory structure, including a guest house, or other living quarters that are intended for human habitation, if the entire property is designated for a single family residential use. The term does not include property that is used for any nonresidential use.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-7. "Short Term Rental Platform"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "short term rental platform" means an entity that:(1) provides a platform through which unaffiliated parties offer to rent a short term rental to an occupant; and(2) collects consideration for the rental from the occupant.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-8. Owner Occupied Short Term Rental Property Is a Permitted Residential Use

Sec. 8. A short term rental of owner occupied short term rental property is a permitted residential use under any applicable zoning ordinance of a unit and may not be disallowed by any zoning ordinance (as defined in IC 36-7-1-22) in a zoning district or classification of a unit that permits residential use.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-9. Short Term Rental Property That Is Not an Owner Occupied Short Term Rental Property; Special Exception; Zoning Variance

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only to a short term rental property that is not an owner occupied short term rental property.(b) A unit may require a special exception, special use, or zoning variance for the short term rental property that is in a residential zoning district or classification of a unit. However, the unit may not interpret and enforce the unit's zoning regulations for a special exception, special use, or zoning variance in a manner that is intended or has the effect of prohibiting or unreasonably restricting short term rentals of property to which this section applies. Denial of a special exception, special use, or zoning variance for the short term rental property may be appealed in accordance with IC 36-7-4.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-10. Enforcement of Laws That Regulate, Prohibit, or Limit Short Term Rentals

Sec. 10. A unit may enact or enforce a law or plan that regulates, prohibits, or limits short term rentals only for the following primary purposes:(1) Protection of the public's health and safety related to:(A) fire and building safety;(B) sanitation;(C) transportation;(D) traffic control; and(E) pollution control;if enforcement is performed in the same manner as enforcement that applies to similar properties that are not short term rentals.(2) Residential use and zoning related to:(A) noise;(B) protection of welfare;(C) property maintenance; and(D) nuisance issues;if enforcement is performed in the same manner as enforcement that applies to similar properties that are not short term rentals.(3) To limit or prohibit use of short term rentals for the following purposes:(A) To house sex offenders.(B) To operate a structured sober living home.(C) To manufacture, exhibit, distribute, or sell illegal drugs, liquor, pornography, or obscenity.(D) To operate an adult entertainment establishment (as defined in IC 12-7-2-1.8).(4) To limit or prohibit short term rentals located within the boundaries of a conservancy district established under IC 14-33.(5) To provide the unit with an emergency contact for a short term rental.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-11. Permits; Application Requirements

Sec. 11. (a) A unit may require an owner to obtain a permit for each property by adopting an ordinance that sets forth only the requirements of this chapter for obtaining a permit. A unit may require only one (1) permit for each single family home, two-family or multifamily dwelling, condominium, cooperative, or time share that an owner rents in whole or in part under this chapter. A permit covers all:(1) dwelling units; and(2) detached accessory structures;located on the permitted property that the owner offers to the public as a short term rental.(b) An owner must submit a permit application for each property for which a permit is sought. The permit application may require the owner to provide only the following information for each property:(1) The owner's name, street address, mailing address, electronic mail address (if applicable), and telephone number. If the owner is a corporation or partnership, the application must require the:(A) owner's state of incorporation or organization; and(B) names, residence addresses, and telephone numbers of the owner's principal officers or partners.(2) If a property manager is used, the property manager's name, street address, mailing address, electronic mail address (if applicable), and telephone number.(3) A short description of how each of the owner's short term rentals on the property are marketed or advertised, including the following:(A) The advertised occupancy limits of each short term rental.(B) Whether the short term rental is:(i) a single family home;(ii) a dwelling unit in a single family home;(iii) a dwelling unit in a two-family or multifamily dwelling; or(iv) a dwelling unit in a condominium, cooperative, or time share.(c) A permit application must be made by an owner. If the owner is a corporation, partnership, or other legal entity, the permit application must be made by an officer or agent of the owner.(d) Subject to section 16 of this chapter, if an owner submits a permit application under this section that meets the requirements set forth in the ordinance adopted by the unit, the unit shall issue a permit to the owner within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.10-2019, SEC.134.
IN Code § 36-1-24-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-12. Duty to Update Permit Information

Sec. 12. If any information provided by an owner to a unit in the permit application changes, the owner shall provide updated information to the unit in writing within thirty (30) business days.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-13. Expiration; Authorization to Charge a Permit Fee

Sec. 13. (a) A permit expires one (1) year after the date the permit is issued.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a unit may charge a permit fee, not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150), for each of the following:(1) An initial permit issued to an owner for the permitted property.(2) The issuance of a subsequent permit to an owner for the permitted property after the owner's previous permit has been revoked.(c) A unit may not charge a permit fee for renewing a permit, including renewal of a permit that has expired.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-14. Revocation of a Permit

Sec. 14. If three (3) or more citations for ordinance violations are issued to an owner for a permitted property within a calendar year, the unit may revoke the permit for that permitted property for a period of not more than one (1) year after the date the permit is revoked. The unit shall provide notice and a hearing for revocation in accordance with the unit's ordinance.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-15. Notice and Hearing Procedures for Revocation

Sec. 15. If a unit revokes a permit under this chapter, revocation of the permit shall be conducted under the notice and hearing procedures of the unit for revocation of other permits issued by the unit.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-16. Application for Permit When Previous Permit Was Revoked

Sec. 16. An owner may apply for a permit for a short term rental for which a previous permit of the owner was revoked by the unit. However, a new permit may not be issued until any outstanding fines are paid for ordinance violation citations issued to the owner with regard to use of the short term rental.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-17. Permits; Nontransferable to a New Owner

Sec. 17. If an owner sells all or part of a permitted property, the permit may not be transferred to the new owner. The new owner must submit an application for a new permit.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-18. Violations; Class C Infraction

Sec. 18. (a) An owner that rents a short term rental without obtaining a valid permit from a unit that adopts an ordinance under this chapter commits a Class C infraction.(b) Each short term rental transaction that the short term rental provider completes without a short term rental permit constitutes a separate violation of this section.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-19. Scope of This Chapter

Sec. 19. This chapter does not affect, prohibit, preempt, or render unenforceable any property or use restrictions contained in properly enacted rules or regulations of a:(1) homeowners association;(2) condominium association;(3) lake owners association; or(4) similar property owners association or cooperative.As added by P.L.73-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-24-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 24. Short Term Rentals|36-1-24-20. Notice of Potential Tax Liability

Sec. 20. This section is intended as notice to an owner as defined in section 2 of this chapter. An owner of short term rental property who makes a short term rental in which payments for the room, lodging, or other accommodation are not made through a marketplace facilitator (as defined by IC 6-2.5-1-21.9) may be liable for collecting and remitting the following taxes on consideration received by the owner for the short term rental:(1) State gross retail tax imposed under IC 6-2.5-4-4.(2) Innkeeper's tax imposed under IC 6-9.As added by P.L.108-2019, SEC.245.