Oak Park requires short-term rental hosts to collect and remit the Village's Hotel/Motel Tax on all rentals of less than 30 days. The combined tax rate includes the Village hotel tax plus Cook County and Illinois state taxes. Hosts must register with the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Cook County Department of Revenue in addition to obtaining a Village license.
Short-term rental hosts in Oak Park must collect and remit multiple layers of tax. The Village of Oak Park levies a Hotel/Motel Tax on transient accommodations. Cook County imposes its own hotel tax, and the State of Illinois collects a state hotel operators' occupation tax. Major platforms like Airbnb may collect and remit some taxes automatically on behalf of hosts, but hosts remain ultimately responsible for ensuring all applicable taxes are paid. Hosts must register with the Illinois Department of Revenue, obtain an Illinois Business Tax number, and file regular returns. Annual Village licensing fees also apply. The Village Finance Department (708) 358-5460 can provide current tax rates and filing guidance. Failure to collect or remit required taxes may result in back taxes, penalties, and interest in addition to potential criminal liability under state tax law.
Failure to collect or remit hotel taxes may result in back-tax assessments, penalties of up to 50% of unpaid taxes, and interest charges. The Village may revoke short-term rental licenses for tax noncompliance. State and county tax authorities may pursue independent enforcement actions.
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