Short-term rental permit rules in Oak Lawn, IL — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Oak Lawn Village Code Title 3 Chapter 33 (Short-Term/Vacation Rentals) governs Airbnb-style rentals. STRs defined as under 30 consecutive days. Registration with the Village required. Minimum 24-hour stays required.
Oak Lawn Village Code Chapter 3-33 (Short-Term/Vacation Rentals, 2024 S-9) regulates vacation rentals. All property owners must register all rental property in Oak Lawn under Village Ordinance §6-5B. Vacation rentals may not be rented for periods shorter than 24 consecutive hours per §3-33-5. Contact the Village Community Development Department at 708-499-7800 for current registration requirements and fees.
Operating without a license violates Section 3-33-6 and subjects owners to penalties. License may be revoked or suspended under Section 3-33-7.
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