Permit Requirements: Chicago vs Des Plaines

Do I need a permit to list my property on Airbnb in Chicago?

Chicago Shared Housing Ordinance requires registration for STR (stays <32 days). Primary residence required (245 days/year). Registration $125; Shared Housing Unit Operator License $250 for multiple units. MCC Chapter 4-14.

What are the short-term rental registration requirements in Chicago?

Code: MCC §§4-13, 4-14 (amended SO2024-0013637). Registration Fee: $125. Multiple Units License: $250 (Shared Housing Operator). Primary Residence: Must occupy 245+ days/year.

Do I need a special short-term rental permit in Des Plaines?

No. Des Plaines does not have a short-term rental-specific permit. Any dwelling rented for any length of stay must hold a Residential Rental Property License under City Code Chapter 4-17, and the owner must first complete the Crime Free Multi-Housing Phase 1 class. The city's August 2023 staff memo confirms there is no minimum rental period that distinguishes short-term from long-term rentals.

Is renting out just a room in my Des Plaines home allowed?

No. The city interprets and enforces the rental code so that the entire residential unit must be rented; the rental of individual rooms or portions of a residence is prohibited, and license applicants must sign an affidavit that they will not rent rooms or portions of the house.