Illinois Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax is 6%. Springfield levies additional local hotel tax. Platforms auto-collect in most jurisdictions. Total rates vary widely.
Illinois imposes a 6% Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax on all lodging under 30 days. Springfield levies an additional municipal hotel or motel tax. Cook County municipalities may have additional county-level taxes. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit state and local taxes automatically in most Illinois jurisdictions. Direct bookings require registration with the IL Department of Revenue and the municipality. Chicago's total lodging tax rate is among the highest in the nation.
Non-remittance: penalty plus interest per IL Department of Revenue. Tax evasion: criminal penalties possible.
Springfield, IL
Springfield prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and to...
Springfield, IL
Springfield regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new ...
Springfield, IL
Springfield regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
Springfield, IL
Springfield requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Springfield, IL
Springfield requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
Springfield, IL
Springfield restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nui...
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