Short-Term Rental Regulations
in DuPage County, IL

STRs are treated as home-occupation accessory uses within a principal residence. Requirements include a maximum of five unrelated occupants, a cap of one STR per zoning lot, and parking limits (max 6 passenger vehicles outdoors). Sleeping areas are prohibited in accessory buildings or garages, and pre-issuance life-safety inspections are mandatory.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in DuPage County. 1) Submit an application for an annual "home occupation for short-term rental of a dwelling unit" license to DuPage County and pay the required fee. 2) Pass a life-safety inspection (Building, Health, and Stormwater codes) prior to license issuance. 3) Maintain current application and emergency contact information and renew the license annually.

1) Submit an application for an annual "home occupation for short-term rental of a dwelling unit" license to DuPage County and pay the required fee. 2) Pass a life-safety inspection (Building, Health, and Stormwater codes) prior to license issuance. 3) Maintain current application and emergency contact information and renew the license annually.