Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-10-11-13

Sec. 13. (a) A governmental entity within the county and the authority may enter into a lease for all or part of a building under the control of the authority.  A governmental entity may also sublease the leased premises to other governmental entities within the county.

(b) A lease may be entered into before the actual acquisition of a site and the construction of the building.  A lease may not provide for the payment of any lease rental by the lessee until the building is ready for occupancy.

(c) A lease or sublease may not be for a period longer than forty (40) years, but may be renewed for a maximum of forty (40) years.  An option to renew may be included in the original lease.