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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Carlyle, IL

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

The City of Carlyle requires health/safety inspections and a health/safety permit for all rental property ("apartments, duplexes, rental houses, etc.") prior to occupancy; permits are issued only after inspection showing compliance with the current International Property Maintenance Code and remain valid until a change in occupancy. At the county level, Clinton County imposes a 5% hotel/motel tax with a required Certificate of Registration for hotels/motels and treats bed-and-breakfasts and other lodging uses as zoning special uses where applicable; zoning and tax registration requirements may therefore further constrain transient lodging.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Apply at Carlyle City Hall coincident with each new tenant’s occupancy and pay the required fee ($80.00 for initial inspection). 2) City schedules an inspection within 10 days; if the property fails, a re-inspection fee ($40.00) must be paid and a re-inspection scheduled within 30 days. 3) Occupancy is permitted only after the Occupancy Inspector issues the health/safety permit.

Official Resources

Official Carlyle STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Carlyle, IL?
The City of Carlyle requires health/safety inspections and a health/safety permit for all rental property ("apartments, duplexes, rental houses, etc.") prior to occupancy; permits are issued only after inspection showing compliance with the current International Property Maintenance Code and remain valid until a change in occupancy. At the county level, Clinton County imposes a 5% hotel/motel tax with a required Certificate of Registration for hotels/motels and treats bed-and-breakfasts and other lodging uses as zoning special uses where applicable; zoning and tax registration requirements may therefore further constrain transient lodging.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Carlyle?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Carlyle. 1) Apply at Carlyle City Hall coincident with each new tenant’s occupancy and pay the required fee ($80.00 for initial inspection). 2) City schedules an inspection within 10 days; if the property fails, a re-inspection fee ($40.00) must be paid and a re-inspection scheduled within 30 days. 3) Occupancy is permitted only after the Occupancy Inspector issues the health/safety permit.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Carlyle?
1) Apply at Carlyle City Hall coincident with each new tenant’s occupancy and pay the required fee ($80.00 for initial inspection). 2) City schedules an inspection within 10 days; if the property fails, a re-inspection fee ($40.00) must be paid and a re-inspection scheduled within 30 days. 3) Occupancy is permitted only after the Occupancy Inspector issues the health/safety permit.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction