6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Will County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Unincorporated Will County does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance or registration requirement. STR operations in unincorporated areas must comply with county zoning (Chapter 155) and any applicable building codes. Illinois does not preempt local STR regulation. Contact the Will County Land Use Department for current guidance.
STR guests in unincorporated Will County are subject to the county noise ordinance (§133.04). No noise audible 75 feet beyond the property line between 10 PM and 7 AM. Amplified sound must not be heard beyond 75 feet at any time. Complaints should be directed to the Will County Sheriff's Office.
STR operators in unincorporated Will County are subject to the Illinois Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax of 6% of 94% of gross receipts (35 ILCS 145) for stays under 30 days. Will County may impose additional hotel/motel taxes. Hosts must collect and remit applicable state and county taxes.
In unincorporated Will County, vehicle parking in residential districts is governed by the zoning code (Chapter 155). Vehicles must be parked on approved surfaces. The county's parking regulations for residential districts (§155-11.65) govern trucks, trailers, and RVs. STR guests must follow all county parking rules.
Will County municipalities that permit short-term rentals limit occupancy to approximately 2 guests per bedroom plus 2, capped at 10-12. Joliet, Lockport, and Frankfort apply these formulas. Bolingbrook heavily restricts STRs; Plainfield requires conditional use permits with occupancy tied to bedroom count.
Will County municipalities permitting short-term rentals typically require $500,000 to $1,000,000 in commercial liability coverage. Standard homeowner policies exclude STR activity. Airbnb AirCover and Vrbo Liability Insurance often don't satisfy local proof-of-insurance requirements in Joliet and Frankfort.
3 cities in Will County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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