Oak Lawn, IL Short-Term Rentals: Host Presence Rule (2026)
Key Facts
- Short-term rentals
- Prohibited entirely
- Applies in
- All zoning districts
- Fine per violation
- $500 to $5,000
- Each day violating
- Separate offense
- Adopted by
- Ord. 22-16-54 (2022)
Summary
Oak Lawn bans short-term rentals outright in every zoning district, so there's no host-presence exception to speak of: offering any dwelling for a stay under 30 days is illegal whether or not the owner is on site.
Short-term rentals are prohibited in all zoning districts. No person shall rent or offer for rent any short-term rental in the Village.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-15: Code current through: Ord. 26-09-22, passed April 28, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Village Code Chapter 4-17 doesn't set conditions like owner-occupancy or presence requirements because it bans the underlying activity: "Short-term rentals are prohibited in all zoning districts. No person shall rent or offer for rent any short-term rental in the Village" (§ 4-17-2). A short-term rental is defined as any room, unit, or dwelling rented for under 30 consecutive days to a non-family member. The Village adopted the ban in 2022 (Ord. 22-16-54) citing problems experienced when short-term rentals were previously allowed.
Violations & Fines
Fines run from $500 to $5,000 per violation, with each day the rental is offered or occupied counted as a separate offense (Village Code § 4-17-3).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rent my Oak Lawn home short-term if I'm there as host?
Does Oak Lawn allow short-term rentals in any zoning district?
Sources & Official References
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