Arlington Heights does not have occupancy limits specific to short-term rentals. General building code occupancy standards and the village's property maintenance code apply. The International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the village establishes minimum room sizes and habitable space requirements that effectively cap the number of occupants in any dwelling unit.
Arlington Heights does not define separate occupancy limits for short-term rental guests. The village enforces the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), which establishes minimum habitable space requirements: at least 70 square feet per occupant for sleeping rooms and 120 square feet for the first occupant plus 50 square feet for each additional occupant in living/dining areas. These standards apply to all residential properties including any used for short-term rentals. The village's building code also requires adequate egress, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors for all occupied spaces. Overcrowding a rental property could also trigger fire code concerns — Arlington Heights Fire Department at (847) 368-5230 can inspect properties for life safety compliance. In practice, occupancy issues at short-term rentals typically arise in the context of noise and parking complaints from neighbors.
Overcrowding a dwelling unit beyond building code occupancy standards is a code violation. Fines start at $75 per violation. Fire code violations related to overcrowding can result in orders to vacate. Contact Code Enforcement at (847) 368-5200 or Fire Prevention at (847) 368-5230.
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