Short-Term Rental Regulations in Illinois

State Overview
Illinois does not preempt local STR regulation. No statewide licensing system or uniform operational standards exist. Cities have full authority to develop their own frameworks. The state imposes a 6% Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax in addition to any local taxes.

Cities in Illinois

City Permit Tax Rate Day Limit Primary Res.
Champaign Not required 13% No limit No →
Chicago ✓ Required 10.5% No annual cap · per-stay limit No →
Galena ✓ Required 11% No limit No →
McHenry ✓ Required 11% No limit No →
Rockford ✓ Required 12% No limit No →
Springfield Not required 14% No limit No →
Waukegan ✓ Required 12% No limit No →

Illinois' STR Landscape

Illinois does not have a uniform STR framework, leaving regulation to individual municipalities. The state imposes a 6% Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax in addition to local taxes.

Regulation varies significantly across cities. Tax rates vary from 10.5% to 14%.

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Other States

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