Permit Requirements: Chicago vs Oak Lawn
How do permit requirements rules compare between Chicago, IL and Oak Lawn, IL?
Oak Lawn has fewer restrictions than Chicago.
Chicago, IL
Cook County
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.
View full Chicago rules →Oak Lawn, IL
Cook County
Oak Lawn Village Code Title 3 Chapter 33 (Short-Term/Vacation Rentals) governs Airbnb-style rentals. STRs defined as under 30 consecutive days. Registration with the Village required. Minimum 24-hour stays required.
View full Oak Lawn rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chicago | Oak Lawn |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MCC §§4-13, 4-14 (amended SO2024-0013637) | Oak Lawn Village Code Chapter 3-33 (2024 S-9) |
| Registration Fee | $125 | - |
| Multiple Units License | $250 (Shared Housing Operator) | - |
| Primary Residence | Must occupy 245+ days/year | - |
| Definition | Stays under 32 consecutive days | - |
| No Permit Fine | Starting at $1,500 | - |
| Registration | - | Required — Village Ordinance §6-5B |
| Minimum Stay | - | 24 consecutive hours minimum |
| Contact | - | Community Development: 708-499-7800 |
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Chicago FAQ
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.
Oak Lawn FAQ
Do I need a permit to list my property on Airbnb in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn Village Code Title 3 Chapter 33 (Short-Term/Vacation Rentals) governs Airbnb-style rentals. STRs defined as under 30 consecutive days. Registration with the Village required. Minimum 24-hour stays required.
What are the short-term rental registration requirements in Oak Lawn?
Code: Oak Lawn Village Code Chapter 3-33 (2024 S-9). Registration: Required — Village Ordinance §6-5B. Minimum Stay: 24 consecutive hours minimum. Contact: Community Development: 708-499-7800.
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