Short-Term Rental Regulations
in McLean County, IL

In unincorporated McLean County, STRs are restricted to operator-occupied bed-and-breakfasts on at least one acre with a five-guestroom limit. The Town of Normal prohibits STRs in R-1 and R-2 zones unless it is the owner's primary residence, while the City of Bloomington requires rental registration, annual inspections, and a 6.0% Short-Term Rental Tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in McLean County. In unincorporated McLean County, file a special-use permit application with Building & Zoning and a food permit application with the Health Department. In the Town of Normal, submit a business license application to the Clerk’s Office (subject to current moratorium/zoning review). In Bloomington, register the property with the Code Enhancement Division and register for the 6.0% STR tax with the Finance Department.

In unincorporated McLean County, file a special-use permit application with Building & Zoning and a food permit application with the Health Department. In the Town of Normal, submit a business license application to the Clerk’s Office (subject to current moratorium/zoning review). In Bloomington, register the property with the Code Enhancement Division and register for the 6.0% STR tax with the Finance Department.