Indiana SB0242 allows Carmel and New Haven to impose an innkeeper's tax up to $5 per night for lodgings under 30 days.

Indiana SB0242 amends the state's tax code to allow the cities of Carmel and New Haven to impose an innkeeper's tax on short-term lodgings. The tax rate cannot exceed $5 per night and applies to rentals under 30 days in hotels, motels, inns, and other lodgings. The tax revenue must be deposited into a convention, visitor, and tourism promotion fund, which can only be used for promoting tourism, creating parks, and paying for city services related to special events. The tax is in addition to state and county taxes. The tax terminates 22 years after its effective date.

Indiana SB0242 allows Carmel and New Haven to impose an innkeeper's tax up to $5 per night for lodgings under 30 days.

Indiana SB0242 amends the state's tax code to allow the cities of Carmel and New Haven to impose an innkeeper's tax on short-term lodgings. The tax rate cannot exceed $5 per night and applies to rentals under 30 days in hotels, motels, inns, and other lodgings. The tax revenue must be deposited into a convention, visitor, and tourism promotion fund, which can only be used for promoting tourism, creating parks, and paying for city services related to special events. The tax is in addition to state and county taxes. The tax terminates 22 years after its effective date.