Short-Term Rental Regulations in Illinois
State Overview
Illinois does not preempt local STR regulation — each city sets its own rules. 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | ✓ Required | 10.5% | 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.
Chicago requires a Shared Housing Registration for STR operators. The combined tax rate is 10.5%.
Other States
Alabama 1 city Arizona 5 cities California 12 cities Colorado 5 cities District of Columbia 1 city Florida 10 cities Georgia 3 cities Hawaii 2 cities Indiana 1 city Kentucky 1 city Louisiana 1 city Maryland 1 city Massachusetts 1 city Michigan 1 city Minnesota 1 city Missouri 2 cities Nevada 1 city New Jersey 1 city New Mexico 1 city New York 1 city North Carolina 2 cities Oregon 2 cities Pennsylvania 1 city South Carolina 4 cities Tennessee 4 cities Texas 4 cities Utah 2 cities Virginia 1 city Washington 1 city Wisconsin 1 city