Short-Term Rentals in Lake County, IL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lake County, Illinois.
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Short-Term Rental Permits
Unincorporated Lake County treats bed and breakfasts as a home occupation needing zoning approval, Health Department inspection, and a 7-day stay cap.
Lake County B&B permit rules
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 151.113(H)
(H) Bed and breakfast. Bed and breakfast operations shall be subject to the home occupation provisions of subsection (E) above... (2) Health Department approval. Approval and inspection by the Lake County Health Department shall be required. (3) Planning, Building and Development Department approval. Approval and inspection by the Planning, Building and Development Department shall be required....
Occupancy Limits
Unincorporated Lake County has no dedicated short-term-rental ordinance; the closest local rule is the Unified Development Ordinance's bed-and-breakfast accessory use, capping rented guest rooms at five per night and requiring health and planning approval.
Lake County Bed & Breakfast Guest Room Limit
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 151.113(H)(1)
(H) Bed and breakfast. Bed and breakfast operations shall be subject to the home occupation provisions of subsection (E) above and the following standards... (1) Guest rooms. No more than five bedrooms or guest rooms shall be rented per night.
Short-Term Rentals by City in Lake County
1 cities in Lake County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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