RV Parking Rules in Indiana — Indianapolis, Fort Wayne & City Rules
Updated 2025
Indiana HOA Law
The Indiana Homeowners Association Act (I.C. § 32-25.5) provides basic procedural requirements but does not limit what parking rules may be adopted. Indiana HOAs can enforce CC&R prohibitions on RV storage.
Indianapolis
Indianapolis enforces a 72-hour street limit and permits driveway parking under standard conditions. Code enforcement is primarily complaint-driven. Carmel and Fishers in Hamilton County have significant HOA penetration and active enforcement. Carmel is notably one of the most HOA-governed communities in Indiana with many neighborhoods prohibiting driveway RV storage.
Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Rural Indiana
Fort Wayne and South Bend both enforce 72-hour limits and are generally permissive about residential RV storage with less HOA penetration than Indianapolis suburbs. Rural Indiana's agricultural heartland has minimal RV parking restrictions — Indiana ranks among the more permissive Midwest states for rural and semi-rural RV owners.
City Comparison
| City/Area | Street Limit | Driveway | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 72 hours | Allowed | Permissive in-city enforcement |
| Carmel/Fishers | 72 hours | HOA-restricted in many areas | Very active HOA market |
| Fort Wayne | 72 hours | Allowed | Less HOA penetration |
| South Bend | 72 hours | Allowed | More permissive |
| Rural Indiana | Minimal | Very permissive | County zoning only |