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Orland Park vs Skokie

How do taxes & fees rules compare between Orland Park, IL and Skokie, IL?

Orland Park has fewer restrictions than Skokie.

Orland Park, IL

Cook County

Some Restrictions

Orland Park imposes a 5% Hotel/Motel Use Tax on transient lodging operators in the Village. Short-term rentals — even those operating without proper zoning approval — are technically subject to this tax in addition to the 6% Illinois Hotel Operators Occupation Tax and Cook County's hotel accommodations tax.

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Skokie, IL

Cook County

Heavy Restrictions

Skokie STR operators must pay a $1,200 operator license fee plus a registration fee of $2,400 (owner-occupied) or $3,600 (non-owner-occupied). Stays of less than 30 days are also subject to Illinois state hotel tax and Skokie's local hotel/motel tax.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactOrland ParkSkokie
Village Hotel Tax5% of gross receipts-
Illinois Hotel Tax6% (state)-
Cook County Tax1% accommodations-
ThresholdRentals under 30 days-
Finance Dept(708) 403-6100-
Operator License-$1,200
Owner-Occupied Registration-$2,400
Non-Owner-Occupied Registration-$3,600
State Hotel Tax-IL Hotel Operators' Tax
Local Hotel Tax-Skokie hotel/motel tax

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Orland Park FAQ

Do I owe hotel tax on my Orland Park Airbnb?

Yes. Orland Park's 5% Hotel/Motel Use Tax applies to rentals of under 30 days, on top of the 6% Illinois state hotel tax and Cook County's 1% accommodations tax.

Does Airbnb collect Orland Park's hotel tax automatically?

Airbnb generally collects Illinois state hotel tax. Local Village and Cook County taxes typically remain the host's responsibility — verify your specific situation with Village Finance.

What if I don't pay Orland Park's hotel tax?

Penalties include back taxes plus interest and fines up to $750 per filing period. The Village can pursue collection through circuit court.

Skokie FAQ

What does it cost to run an Airbnb in Skokie IL?

Operators pay a $1,200 Village license plus a registration fee of $2,400 (owner-occupied) or $3,600 (non-owner-occupied), in addition to state and local hotel tax obligations on gross rental receipts.

Do I need to collect hotel tax for a Skokie STR?

Yes. Rentals of fewer than 30 days are subject to Illinois Hotel Operators' Tax and Skokie's local hotel/motel tax. Airbnb may collect state tax automatically; verify local collection with the Village Finance Department.

What happens if I don't pay Skokie STR fees?

Operating without paying required fees results in loss of authorization and fines up to $1,500 per offense. Unpaid hotel taxes can trigger back-tax assessments and penalties from both state and local authorities.

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