In unincorporated Kane County a licensed STR is limited to 12 rental contracts or 180 rental days per year, whichever is greater. This annual cap is a core feature of the 2026 ordinance; municipalities inside the county set their own limits.
The county ordinance caps rental activity at 12 contracts or 180 rental days per calendar year, whichever is greater — allowing either a dozen longer bookings or up to roughly half the year in nights. The cap works with the occupancy, parking, pet and noise limits to keep short-term rentals compatible with residential neighborhoods. The Illinois hotel-tax definition of short-term rental (stays under 30 consecutive days) marks the boundary of what counts as an STR. Incorporated cities and villages in Kane County may impose stricter or different night caps.
Exceeding the 12-contract/180-day cap is a licensing violation subject to administrative fines or license revocation.
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