Chicago, IL Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- MCC § 4-6-300(h)(3)
- Requirement
- Disclose parking availability/restrictions in listing
- Applies to
- Licensed vacation rental listings on platforms
- Unlicensed operation penalty
- $2,500–$3,000 per offense, per day
- Enforcement
- License suspension or revocation possible
Summary
Chicago requires every vacation rental listing to state whether the unit has parking availability or restrictions, alongside ADA-accessibility and amenity disclosures, before it can legally advertise on any booking platform.
Such licensee shall include in any listing on such platform(s), the following information about the vacation rental: (A) the licensee's cancellation and check-in and check-out policies; and (B) a statement on: (i) whether the vacation rental is wheelchair or ADA accessible; (ii) whether the vacation rental has any parking availability or restrictions; and (iii) the availability of, or restrictions on, the use of any recreational facilities or other amenities applicable to guests...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-74: Current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Under Municipal Code § 4-6-300(h)(3), any licensee who lists a vacation rental on a booking platform such as Airbnb or Vrbo must include a statement disclosing whether the unit has parking availability or restrictions, alongside wheelchair/ADA accessibility, recreational amenities, sleeping-room and bathroom counts, occupancy limits, and the vacation rental license number. The city does not set a minimum number of spaces or ban street parking for guests: the ordinance only mandates that hosts tell prospective guests up front what parking exists. Operating or listing without meeting the chapter's requirements exposes the licensee to fines and can trigger suspension or revocation of the vacation rental license under § 4-6-300(i) and (j).
Violations & Fines
Failing to disclose parking details, or listing without a valid license, triggers fines up to $3,000 per offense (each day a separate offense) and can lead to license suspension or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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