Schaumburg does not impose an annual cap on the total number of nights a short-term rental may be booked, but Village rules require each rental to last at least 24 consecutive hours and prohibit hosts from renting the same property more than once in any 24-hour period. Illinois has no statewide STR night cap, and the Village rental license under Chapter 123 is the controlling authorization.
Schaumburg's short-term rental framework, implemented under Title 11, Chapter 123 of the Village Code together with the Residential Rental License program, sets a per-stay floor rather than an annual ceiling. Hosts may not rent for less than 24 consecutive hours and may not enter into more than one rental agreement for the same property within any 24-hour period, which prevents same-day turnovers and party-style hourly rentals. There is no published annual night cap (no '90-night' or '180-night' limit) and no owner-occupancy requirement equivalent to Chicago's primary-residence rule. Illinois has no statewide STR preemption or night limit, so the Village ordinance and the annual rental license are the controlling authorities. Cook County hotel-motel tax, Illinois state hotel tax, and the Village's hotel/vacation rental taxes apply to every booking, and stays of 30+ days trigger a separate $1,000-per-month long-stay tax. Confirm current rules with Code Enforcement at (847) 923-3700 before scaling up bookings.
Renting for less than 24 consecutive hours, booking more than one rental in a 24-hour window, or operating without the Chapter 123 rental license violates Schaumburg's rental ordinance. Code Enforcement may issue notices of violation, daily fines, and pursue license revocation through the Village's administrative hearing process.
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