Oak Park's short-term rental regulations may include annual night caps limiting how many total nights per year a property can be rented on a short-term basis. The Village's owner-occupancy requirement inherently limits rental activity since the host must reside at the property. Hosts should check current Village ordinances for any specific annual night limitations.
Oak Park's approach to short-term rental regulation emphasizes owner-occupancy as the primary mechanism for limiting rental intensity. Since the host must be the owner-occupant of the primary residence, rental of the entire property for extended periods is effectively limited. Some municipalities cap rentals at 90-180 nights per year; Oak Park's specific annual limit should be confirmed with the Village Clerk's office. The owner-occupancy requirement means that hosted stays (renting a room while the owner is present) may be treated differently from whole-home rentals for the limited periods the owner is away. Hosts must maintain accurate records of all rental nights for Village auditing and tax reporting purposes. The Village Clerk at (708) 358-5670 can provide current night cap details and any recent ordinance updates.
Exceeding any annual night cap results in fines and potential license suspension. Hosts must maintain rental records for at least 3 years. Failure to produce records upon Village request is a separate violation.
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