New law incentivizes data center deals for local communities, bans Hamilton County rental caps
News Clip1:53IndyStar·Hamilton County, IN·3/17/2026
Indiana has enacted a new law that prohibits cities, such as Carmel and Fishers, from limiting the number of single-family homes that can be rented out. This law, which overturns local control, is seen as favoring wealthy investors and potentially hindering homeownership.
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A new Indiana law blocks cities like Carmel and Fishers from limiting rental properties. In his latest opinion column, Jacob Stewart says the move favors wealthy investors and property conglomerates, and could push homeownership further out of reach for everyday Hoosiers.
Read more about their anticipated impacts in his column: bit.ly/47RCeyS