Chicago vs Tinley Park
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Chicago, IL and Tinley Park, IL?
Tinley Park has fewer restrictions than Chicago.
Chicago, IL
Cook County
Chicago's Shared Housing Ordinance (MCC 4-13 and 4-14) establishes occupancy limits for short-term rentals. The 2024 amendments added explicit maximum occupancy requirements for shared housing units and vacation rentals.
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Cook County
Tinley Park does not set an STR-specific occupancy cap because STRs are not an authorized residential use. General occupancy limits under the International Property Maintenance Code and the Village's housing rules cap sleeping-room density for all dwellings, regardless of rental status.
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| Fact | Chicago | Tinley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | MCC 4-13, 4-14 | - |
| Primary Residence | Required for shared housing units | - |
| Guest Register | Required for all STR hosts | - |
| Fine Range | $1,500 - $5,000 per offense | $100–$500 |
| 2024 Amendments | Added explicit occupancy limits and monthly reporting | - |
| STR-Specific Cap | - | None (STRs not authorized) |
| Floor Area Rule | - | 70 sf first + 50 sf each add'l |
| Code Basis | - | International Property Maintenance Code |
| Contact | - | (708) 444-5100 Community Development |
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Chicago FAQ
How many guests can I host in a Chicago short-term rental?
Occupancy is generally limited to 2 persons per bedroom under the Shared Housing Ordinance. The 2024 amendments to MCC 4-13 added explicit maximum occupancy requirements that must be reported monthly.
Do I need to keep a guest register for my Airbnb in Chicago?
Yes. Chicago's Shared Housing Ordinance requires hosts to maintain a guest register with names and dates of stay. This must be available for inspection by authorized city officials.
Can any building in Chicago host short-term rentals?
No. Approximately 1,000 buildings were banned from hosting STRs under the 2016 ordinance. Additionally, condo associations and landlords can prohibit STRs. Tenants must have written landlord permission.
Tinley Park FAQ
How many people can sleep in a Tinley Park Airbnb?
There is no STR-specific cap, but general housing rules require 70 square feet of bedroom space for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant, with code-compliant egress.
Does Tinley Park limit Airbnb guest counts?
Not directly. Occupancy limits come from general property-maintenance and fire-code requirements, which apply to all dwellings regardless of rental status.
What happens if an Airbnb is overcrowded in Tinley Park?
Property-maintenance fines of $100 to $500 can apply, plus re-inspection orders and — if combined with an unauthorized STR use — zoning fines up to $750 per day.
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