Night Caps: Evanston vs Orland Park
How do night caps rules compare between Evanston, IL and Orland Park, IL?
Evanston and Orland Park have similar restriction levels.
Evanston, IL
Cook County
Evanston's vacation rental ordinance (Title 5 Chapter 9) does not impose a per-unit annual night cap. Instead, Ordinance 2-O-26 (adopted February 24, 2026) caps the citywide total at one short-term rental per 100 long-term rental units, which staff projected at roughly 144 STRs given approximately 14,450 registered long-term units, plus a 600-foot separation between STRs.
View full Evanston rules →Orland Park, IL
Cook County
Orland Park does not have a formal annual night cap on short-term rentals because STR operation is not a permitted use in residential zones. Effectively, the cap is zero authorized rental nights in single-family neighborhoods, which dominate the Village.
View full Orland Park rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Evanston | Orland Park |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Unit Night Cap | None published | - |
| Citywide Cap | 1 STR per 100 long-term units (~144) | - |
| Separation | 600 feet between STRs | - |
| Manager Residency | Within 3 miles of Evanston | - |
| Adopted | Feb 24, 2026 (2-O-26) | - |
| Annual Night Cap | - | Not applicable (not permitted) |
| Authorized Rental Nights | - | Effectively zero in residential |
| Per-Day Fine Range | - | $250–$750 |
| Tax Liability | - | Applies to every rental night |
| Code Enforcement | - | (708) 403-6100 |
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Evanston FAQ
How many nights per year can I rent my Evanston Airbnb?
Title 5 Chapter 9 of the Evanston City Code does not publish a per-unit annual night cap. Instead, Ordinance 2-O-26 (adopted February 24, 2026) caps the citywide total at approximately 144 STR licenses (one per 100 long-term units) and requires 600 feet of separation between licensed STRs. Confirm with Program Administrator Nishat Saric at (847) 448-4311.
What counts as a short-term rental in Evanston?
Section 5-9-3 defines a short-term rental as a dwelling unit, or portion of one, offered for rent for fewer than 30 consecutive days to anyone outside the owner's household. Stays of 30 nights or longer to the same guest fall outside Chapter 9 and are regulated as long-term rentals under Chapter 3.
Orland Park FAQ
How many nights per year can I rent my Orland Park home on Airbnb?
There is no allowed number — the Village does not permit short-term rentals in residential zones at all. Each rented night is a potential zoning violation.
Can I rent occasionally without getting fined in Orland Park?
Even occasional short-term rentals are subject to zoning enforcement. Per-day fines of $250 to $750 apply each day of substantiated operation.
Are there any plans to allow STRs in Orland Park?
As of current code, Orland Park has not announced an STR licensing program. Check with Development Services at (708) 403-6100 for any pending policy changes.
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