STR operators in Highland Park must collect the Illinois 6% Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax and any applicable local hotel taxes. Registration with IDOR required.
Illinois imposes a 6% Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax (35 ILCS 145) on gross rental receipts for stays under 30 days. Highland Park may impose additional local hotel/motel taxes. Operators must register with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). Major platforms like Airbnb auto-collect state taxes in most Illinois jurisdictions. Contact Highland Park Finance Department for local tax rates and collection requirements.
Failure to collect or remit occupancy taxes carries penalties of 10% of the unpaid amount per month, plus interest. Operating without tax registration may result in back-tax assessments plus fines.
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Barking dogs that disturb the peace fall under Highland Park's nuisance ordinance (Chapter 95). Highland Park Police handle animal-related noise complaints. ...
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Construction and landscape noise in Highland Park is regulated under Chapter 170 (Building Code) and Chapter 95 (Nuisances). Construction activity is general...
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Highland Park regulates nighttime noise under Chapter 95 (Nuisances). Quiet hours generally run from 8 PM to 7 AM on weeknights and until 9 AM on weekends an...
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Highland Park enforces a winter overnight parking ban from 2 AM to 6 AM, December 1 through March 31. Year-round street parking regulated under Chapter 72. V...
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Commercial vehicle parking in Highland Park residential areas is restricted under Chapter 72 and the zoning code. Park District property requires a permit fo...
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Driveway construction and modifications in Highland Park require permits from the Building Division. Specific submittal requirements outlined in the city's D...
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