Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Morton, IL

Short-term vacation rentals (rentals <30 days) are permitted only as a Special Use in the R-4 (Multi-Family/Planned Residential) district. In R-4, STRs are limited to the lesser of 50% of units or four units per dwelling/building; existing STRs outside R-4 are treated as lawful nonconforming uses but must obtain a zoning permit and pass a life-safety inspection.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Morton. 1) File a Special Use application ($175 fee) with the Zoning Enforcement Officer and attend a Plan Commission public hearing for a recommendation to the Village Board. 2) Upon approval, apply for a Zoning Permit through the Zoning & Code Enforcement Department. 3) Pass a required life-safety inspection (smoke/CO detectors, egress, fire extinguisher) before beginning operations.

1) File a Special Use application ($175 fee) with the Zoning Enforcement Officer and attend a Plan Commission public hearing for a recommendation to the Village Board. 2) Upon approval, apply for a Zoning Permit through the Zoning & Code Enforcement Department. 3) Pass a required life-safety inspection (smoke/CO detectors, egress, fire extinguisher) before beginning operations.