Short-term rental operators in Waukegan must collect Illinois Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax (6%) and any applicable local hotel/motel 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. Waukegan 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 but local taxes may need manual remittance.
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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Waukegan, IL
Barking dogs that create excessive noise fall under Waukegan's general noise ordinance and Chapter 4 animal control provisions. Complaints handled by Waukega...
Waukegan, IL
Construction, demolition, and repair noise is exempt from Waukegan's excessive noise ordinance between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Work outside those hours is subje...
Waukegan, IL
Waukegan Municipal Code Chapter 11, Article II regulates excessive noise citywide. Sound audible at 50 feet or more from the source is prohibited on public w...
Waukegan, IL
Waukegan enforces an alternate parking ordinance year-round: odd side on odd days, even side on even days, 12:01 AM to 11:59 AM. No all-night parking on stre...
Waukegan, IL
Commercial vehicle parking on Waukegan residential streets is restricted. The alternate parking ordinance and overnight ban apply to all vehicles including c...
Waukegan, IL
Driveway construction and modifications in Waukegan require permits from the Building & Code Department. Curb cut permits required for new driveways per Sect...
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