Registration Rules: Chicago vs Orland Park

How do I register an Airbnb in Chicago?

Apply through BACP's Shared Housing Registration portal (webapps4.chicago.gov/chicagohouseshare). The unit must be your primary residence (lived in at least 245 days/year), pass a zoning review, and not appear on the City's prohibited buildings list or sit in a restricted residential zone. The annual fee is $125 per unit, and you must obtain your registration number before advertising on Airbnb or Vrbo.

Can I rent more than one Airbnb in the same Chicago building?

Generally no. In a building with 2 to 5 units, only one unit can be registered because each host is limited to one primary residence. In buildings with 5 or more units, the City caps short-term rentals at one-quarter of the units or six units, whichever is fewer, regardless of how many hosts apply.

Do I need to register an Airbnb with Orland Park?

Orland Park has no STR registry. Short-term rentals are not a permitted use in residential zones, so there is nothing to register — operating one is a zoning violation.

Do landlords need a rental license in Orland Park IL?

Orland Park does not have a Village-wide long-term rental license requirement, but landlords must comply with the property maintenance code and life-safety standards.

How do I check if a rental is legal in Orland Park?

Call Development Services at (708) 403-6100 for a written use determination on a specific property and address before listing or booking.