Skokie's STR pilot ordinance requires a building inspection as a condition of licensing, which establishes maximum occupancy based on the International Property Maintenance Code. Typical limits are two persons per bedroom plus two additional occupants, with a minimum floor area per occupant.
Under the 2026 pilot, every licensed STR must pass a Village building inspection. Maximum occupancy is set during inspection based on the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), which Skokie has adopted: at least 70 square feet of sleeping area for the first occupant and 50 square feet per additional occupant, with general living areas requiring 120 square feet minimum. As a practical rule of thumb, occupancy is typically limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional occupants. Operators must post the approved occupancy in the unit and on their listing. Exceeding occupancy is a pilot-ordinance violation.
Exceeding posted occupancy limits is a violation carrying fines up to $1,500 per offense under the STR pilot. Repeat violations can trigger license suspension or revocation.
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