Night Caps: Oak Park vs Schaumburg

Is there a limit on how many nights I can Airbnb in Oak Park?

Oak Park's owner-occupancy requirement inherently limits rental activity. Check with the Village Clerk at (708) 358-5670 for any specific annual night caps in the current ordinance.

Can I rent my whole house as a short-term rental in Oak Park?

Only if you are the owner-occupant. The requirement that the property be your primary residence limits whole-home rentals to periods when you are temporarily away. Hosted stays with the owner present are the primary model.

Do I need to keep records of my rental nights in Oak Park?

Yes. Hosts must maintain accurate records of all rental nights for at least 3 years. These records are subject to Village audit and are needed for tax reporting purposes.

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.