Short-term rental permit rules in Skokie, IL — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Skokie adopted a short-term rental pilot ordinance in early 2026 establishing an 18-month licensing program running from May 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. Operators must obtain a $1,200 Village license, register existing units by April 1, and pay registration fees of $2,400 (owner-occupied) or $3,600 (non-owner-occupied).
The Village Board's 2026 short-term rental ordinance defines an STR as a dwelling or portion of a dwelling rented for 5 to 29 consecutive nights to persons outside the owner's immediate family. The pilot program requires every operator to obtain a Village operator license for $1,200, complete a Village training program, pass a building inspection, and provide written notice to all properties within 250 feet of the unit. New licenses are limited to one per block and are only available to owner-occupied STRs. Existing investor-owned STRs registered by the April 1 deadline may continue to operate, but no new investor-owned STRs will be licensed. Registration fees are $2,400 for owner-occupied units and $3,600 for non-owner-occupied units. Contact the Village Clerk at (847) 933-8203 for applications.
Operating without a license or in violation of pilot conditions may result in fines up to $1,500 per offense. Repeated violations can trigger license revocation, cease-and-desist orders, and enforcement through administrative adjudication.
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