Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kendall County, IL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Kendall County, IL, but with restrictions. County requires registration and limits rentals to a maximum of thirty (30) consecutive days per stay; occupancy must not exceed the number permitted by the Kendall County Code; applicant contact phone and email are publicly released and the county may visit the property; Certificate of Occupancy must be on file and the owner must certify compliance with federal, state, and local laws. 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.

County requires registration and limits rentals to a maximum of thirty (30) consecutive days per stay; occupancy must not exceed the number permitted by the Kendall County Code; applicant contact phone and email are publicly released and the county may visit the property; Certificate of Occupancy must be on file and the owner must certify compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Kendall County. 1) Download and complete the Kendall County Short-Term Rental Registry application and provide site address, PIN, structure type, number of bedrooms, maximum intended occupants, applicant contact and emergency contact information; 2) Submit the completed application to Kendall County Planning, Building & Zoning (contact via phone (630) 553-4141) and certify that a Certificate of Occupancy is on file; 3) County staff may inspect the property and the owner must comply with county code; (no fees or renewal cadence stated on the application).

1) Download and complete the Kendall County Short-Term Rental Registry application and provide site address, PIN, structure type, number of bedrooms, maximum intended occupants, applicant contact and emergency contact information; 2) Submit the completed application to Kendall County Planning, Building & Zoning (contact via phone (630) 553-4141) and certify that a Certificate of Occupancy is on file; 3) County staff may inspect the property and the owner must comply with county code; (no fees or renewal cadence stated on the application).

Vrbo is permitted in Kendall County, 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 Kendall 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 Kendall County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.