Short-term rental operators in Oak Lawn must register with the Village Clerk and obtain any required business license before advertising or hosting guests. Registration typically requires proof of insurance, Village inspection, and compliance with zoning and life-safety requirements.
Oak Lawn requires STR operators to register with the Village Clerk at Village Hall, 9446 S. Raymond Avenue. Registration packages typically include a completed application, proof of ownership or landlord authorization, certificate of insurance, floor plan with occupancy calculations, designated local contact available 24/7 within 30 minutes of the property, and payment of an annual license fee. A life-safety inspection covers smoke and CO detectors, egress windows, fire extinguisher, and house numbering visible from the street. Zoning review ensures STR use is permitted in the applicable district — largely residential districts in Oak Lawn may limit or prohibit non-owner-occupied STRs. Licenses must be renewed annually. Contact the Village Clerk at (708) 636-4400 for current application materials and fees.
Operating an unlicensed STR in Oak Lawn is a code violation with fines of $500 to $1,500 per day of unlicensed operation. Platforms receiving complaints may remove listings. Repeated violations can trigger a bar on future licensing.
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