Oak Lawn does not impose a specific per-year night cap on short-term rentals. However, stays are generally limited to periods under 30 consecutive days to qualify as short-term, and operators must comply with the Village's general licensing and tax rules. Longer stays may reclassify the use.
Oak Lawn's code does not currently set a maximum number of nights per year that an owner may rent a property on a short-term basis. However, the definition of short-term rental typically applies only to stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days; stays beyond that may be classified as standard residential tenancies subject to landlord-tenant law and different licensing. Non-owner-occupied STRs may face stricter zoning scrutiny than owner-occupied arrangements. Operators should confirm current rules with the Village Clerk at (708) 636-4400 before advertising, as municipalities in Illinois are actively updating STR rules. Compliance with Cook County and State of Illinois hotel/occupancy tax collection is required regardless of night count.
Exceeding the short-term threshold without proper landlord licensing can trigger code enforcement. Fines for unlicensed operation run $250 to $1,500 per occurrence.
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