Short-term rental guests in Skokie must follow the same noise ordinance as all residents under Chapter 42, including the 10 PM quiet-hour cutoff. Under the 2026 STR pilot, operators bear responsibility for guest noise and repeated violations can trigger license revocation.
Skokie's STR pilot ordinance holds operators responsible for ensuring guests comply with all Village noise provisions in Chapter 42. Quiet hours of 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM apply to STR guests just as they do to permanent residents. The pilot requires operators to provide written notice to all properties within 250 feet of the rental, creating a built-in complaint channel for neighbors. A sustained pattern of noise complaints at a licensed STR can be grounds for license review or revocation by the Village. Neighbors should report issues to Skokie PD at (847) 982-5900 and reference the property's STR status in complaints.
Noise fines of $75 to $750 apply per occurrence. STR operators with repeated guest-noise violations face additional fines up to $1,500 under the pilot ordinance, and may have their operator license suspended or revoked.
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