Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Palos Heights, IL

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Palos Heights, IL. Short-term rental lodging houses for transient overnight occupancy for less than 30 consecutive days are expressly prohibited (§156.16(A)). All other residential rental properties must obtain a city-issued certificate of compliance (valid for 12 months), undergo inspections, and submit leases for rental periods under six months to the Building Department. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental lodging houses for transient overnight occupancy for less than 30 consecutive days are expressly prohibited (§156.16(A)). All other residential rental properties must obtain a city-issued certificate of compliance (valid for 12 months), undergo inspections, and submit leases for rental periods under six months to the Building Department.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Palos Heights.

No. Because Palos Heights, IL prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.