Night Caps: Chicago vs Tinley Park

How many nights per year can I rent my Chicago Airbnb?

Chicago does not currently set a numeric annual night cap on a registered shared housing unit. Volume is instead controlled by the primary-residence rule (you must live there at least 245 days per year), the one-rental-per-building rule for 2-5 unit buildings, and the 25% or 6-unit cap in larger multifamily buildings. Single-night stays are not allowed; the minimum stay is two nights. Confirm current rules with BACP.

What is the minimum stay for an Airbnb in Chicago?

Two nights. Chicago does not allow single-night rentals at a shared housing unit; the minimum is two consecutive overnights. A stay of 32 or more consecutive days is treated as permanent occupancy and falls outside the Shared Housing Ordinance, so platforms typically cap STR stays just below that threshold.

How many nights can I Airbnb in Tinley Park per year?

Tinley Park does not authorize transient residential rentals, so the effective annual cap is zero for under-30-day stays at residential properties.

Is there a 30-day minimum stay in Tinley Park?

Functionally yes. Rentals of 30 days or more are treated as long-term leases outside the STR framework; stays under 30 days in residential zones are generally prohibited.

Could Tinley Park add an STR night cap later?

Possibly. If the Village adopts an STR licensing program, it could include annual night caps like other Chicago-area suburbs. Monitor Village Board actions for updates.