Short-Term Rentals in McLean County, IL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated McLean County, Illinois.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of McLean County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Short-Term Rental Permits
McLean County requires an annual Health Department permit before anyone can operate a bed-and-breakfast that serves breakfast, with the permit non-transferable and required to be posted where guests can see it.
McLean County Bed-and-Breakfast Permit Rule
Significant RestrictionsMcLean County Code § 216-36
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a bed-and-breakfast establishment which serves breakfast within the County of McLean's jurisdiction who does not possess a valid permit which shall be issued annually to him or her by the Health Department. Only a person who complies with the requirements of this article shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit. Permits shall not be tr...
Occupancy Limits
McLean County caps a bed-and-breakfast establishment at five guestrooms for rent and limits each guestroom to two transient guests a night, and the operation only qualifies if it runs more than 10 nights in a twelve-month period.
McLean County Bed-and-Breakfast Room Cap
Some RestrictionsMcLean County Code § 216-30
BED-AND-BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT An operator-occupied residence providing accommodations for a charge to the public with no more than five guestrooms for rent, in operation for more than 10 nights in a twelve-month period. Breakfast may be provided to the guests only. Bed-and-breakfast establishments shall not include motels, hotels, boardinghouses, or food establishments. ... GUESTROOM A sleepi...
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