Night Caps: Aurora vs Elgin

Is there a maximum number of nights per year I can rent out my Aurora Airbnb?

No. Aurora has not adopted a stand-alone short-term rental ordinance and does not publish a minimum-night requirement or an annual night cap. The structural limits are holding a current City rental license through the Department of Neighborhood Standards, completing the Landlord Training Class, complying with the Aurora Property Maintenance Code and zoning rules, and remitting the Illinois 6 percent Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax under 35 ILCS 145.

What taxes do I owe on each STR stay in Aurora?

Stays under 30 days are subject to the Illinois Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax under 35 ILCS 145 at 6 percent and may also be subject to a county hotel-motel tax depending on whether the property is in the Kane, DuPage, Kendall, or Will County portion of Aurora. Airbnb and Vrbo collect some Illinois taxes for hosts, but you remain responsible for any local taxes the platforms do not collect. Confirm filing obligations with the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Is there a maximum number of nights per year I can rent out my Elgin Airbnb?

No. Elgin has not adopted a stand-alone short-term rental ordinance and does not publish a minimum-night requirement or an annual night cap. The structural limits are holding a current rental license under the Residential Rental Program, completing the landlord training class, passing the code inspection, complying with the Elgin Property Maintenance Code and zoning rules, and remitting the Illinois 6 percent Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax under 35 ILCS 145 plus Elgin's local hotel/motel tax.

What taxes do I owe on each STR stay in Elgin?

Stays under 30 days are subject to the Illinois Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax under 35 ILCS 145 at 6 percent and to Elgin's local hotel/motel tax. County hotel tax may also apply because Elgin straddles Kane and Cook Counties. Airbnb and Vrbo collect some Illinois taxes on behalf of hosts, but you remain responsible for any local taxes the platforms do not collect. Confirm filing obligations with the Illinois Department of Revenue and the City Finance Department.