Taxes & Fees: Chicago vs Oak Lawn
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Chicago, IL and Oak Lawn, IL?
Oak Lawn has fewer restrictions than Chicago.
Chicago, IL
Cook County
Illinois Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax (35 ILCS 145) and Chicago's Shared Housing tax apply. Platforms collect and remit taxes; hosts remain ultimately responsible.
View full Chicago rules →Oak Lawn, IL
Cook County
Illinois hotel operators' occupation tax (35 ILCS 145) applies to vacation rentals. Oak Lawn may have local hotel/motel tax applicable to STRs. Platforms may collect and remit.
View full Oak Lawn rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chicago | Oak Lawn |
|---|---|---|
| State Tax | 35 ILCS 145 — IL Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax | 35 ILCS 145 — IL hotel operators' occupation tax |
| City Tax | Chicago STR/shared housing tax applies | - |
| Platform Remittance | Airbnb and others remit on host's behalf | - |
| Contact | BACP: 312-744-6249 | Village Finance: 708-636-4400 |
| Local Tax | - | Contact Oak Lawn Finance for current rates |
| Platform Collection | - | Airbnb/Vrbo may collect and remit |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Chicago FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Chicago?
Illinois Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax (35 ILCS 145) and Chicago's Shared Housing tax apply. Platforms collect and remit taxes; hosts remain ultimately responsible.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Chicago?
State Tax: 35 ILCS 145 — IL Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax. City Tax: Chicago STR/shared housing tax applies. Platform Remittance: Airbnb and others remit on host's behalf. Contact: BACP: 312-744-6249.
Oak Lawn FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Oak Lawn?
Illinois hotel operators' occupation tax (35 ILCS 145) applies to vacation rentals. Oak Lawn may have local hotel/motel tax applicable to STRs. Platforms may collect and remit.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Oak Lawn?
State Tax: 35 ILCS 145 — IL hotel operators' occupation tax. Local Tax: Contact Oak Lawn Finance for current rates. Platform Collection: Airbnb/Vrbo may collect and remit. Contact: Village Finance: 708-636-4400.
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