Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Carlyle, IL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Carlyle, IL, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

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.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Carlyle, IL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Carlyle are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Carlyle. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.