Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kane County, IL

Short-term rentals are permitted in unincorporated areas of Kane County under a county licensing program; properties must meet building, septic/well and safety requirements, display the county license, maintain smoke/CO detectors and a fire extinguisher, and provide a 24-hour local agent contact. Occupancy limited to 2 guests per bedroom and maximum 16 guests; rental use capped at 12 rental contracts or 180 days per calendar year (whichever is greater); off-street hard-surface parking required and certain commercial vehicles/uses prohibited.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Kane County. 1) Submit the Kane County Short-term rental application form to the Kane County Development & Community Services Department and pay the fee (initial license $200; renewal $100). 2) Provide required attachments: owner and local agent contact info (24-hour local agent), property address and rental listing (bedrooms, bathrooms, parking, max guests), proof of landlord liability insurance, documentation of approved well/septic inspections, and a safety inspection by a licensed home inspector or Illinois-licensed architect. 3) Display the license on the property, complete required neighbor notice (proof of mailing), maintain guest registry and comply with all listed property and operational requirements; renew annually by January 31 or forfeit license.

1) Submit the Kane County Short-term rental application form to the Kane County Development & Community Services Department and pay the fee (initial license $200; renewal $100). 2) Provide required attachments: owner and local agent contact info (24-hour local agent), property address and rental listing (bedrooms, bathrooms, parking, max guests), proof of landlord liability insurance, documentation of approved well/septic inspections, and a safety inspection by a licensed home inspector or Illinois-licensed architect. 3) Display the license on the property, complete required neighbor notice (proof of mailing), maintain guest registry and comply with all listed property and operational requirements; renew annually by January 31 or forfeit license.