Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clinton County, IL

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Clinton County, IL because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No STR-specific ordinance was located in Clinton County or Breese municipal code; transient lodging that meets the County’s definitions of “hotel/motel” or “public accommodation” is subject to County registration and a 5% occupancy (hotel/motel) tax. Operators must file monthly occupancy tax returns, maintain occupancy records for three years, and comply with applicable zoning, building, health, and public-safety codes administered by the County or the municipality. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No STR-specific ordinance was located in Clinton County or Breese municipal code; transient lodging that meets the County’s definitions of “hotel/motel” or “public accommodation” is subject to County registration and a 5% occupancy (hotel/motel) tax. Operators must file monthly occupancy tax returns, maintain occupancy records for three years, and comply with applicable zoning, building, health, and public-safety codes administered by the County or the municipality.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Clinton County, IL for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Clinton County 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 Clinton County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.