Night Caps: Des Plaines vs Schaumburg

Is there a cap on Airbnb nights per year in Des Plaines?

No. Des Plaines does not impose a fixed annual night cap for properly registered short-term rentals. Any rental under 30 days qualifies as an STR and must comply with the full ordinance.

What counts as a short-term rental in Des Plaines?

Any rental of fewer than 30 consecutive days. Stays of 30 days or more are leases governed by Illinois landlord-tenant law and not by the STR ordinance.

Can I run an unhosted Airbnb in a Des Plaines single-family zone?

Unhosted whole-home rentals in R-1 zones may require additional zoning approval such as a special use permit. Confirm eligibility with Community & Economic Development at (847) 391-5380.

Is there a maximum number of nights per year I can rent out my Schaumburg home?

No. Schaumburg's rental ordinance (Title 11, Chapter 123) does not set an annual night cap on short-term rentals, and Illinois has no statewide STR night limit. The Village instead controls volume through a per-stay rule: each rental must be at least 24 consecutive hours, and you cannot enter into more than one rental agreement for the same property within any 24-hour window. Confirm current rules with Code Enforcement at (847) 923-3700.

Can I do same-day turnovers on my Schaumburg Airbnb?

No. Schaumburg requires each short-term rental to last at least 24 consecutive hours, and hosts are prohibited from renting the same property more than once within any 24-hour period. That effectively eliminates same-day turnovers and hourly or 'event' bookings, even though there is no annual cap on total nights.