Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Petersburg, IL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Petersburg, IL, but with restrictions. Menard County zoning explicitly lists 'Bed and Breakfast establishments' as an authorized use in multiple residential and mixed-use districts and lists 'Motel, hotel' among permitted uses in B-1/B-2 business districts. Lodging uses must meet the county’s bulk standards, including minimum lot area, setbacks, and parking requirements, and operators must comply with building and health inspection requirements. 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.

Menard County zoning explicitly lists 'Bed and Breakfast establishments' as an authorized use in multiple residential and mixed-use districts and lists 'Motel, hotel' among permitted uses in B-1/B-2 business districts. Lodging uses must meet the county’s bulk standards, including minimum lot area, setbacks, and parking requirements, and operators must comply with building and health inspection requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Petersburg. 1) Confirm the property’s zoning and whether the proposed lodging (B&B, short-term rental, hotel/motel) is a permitted or special use in that district. 2) Submit the required zoning permit or special-use/PUD application and supporting materials to the Menard County Zoning Office. 3) Obtain a Zoning Permit and then an Occupancy Permit from the Zoning Administrator once inspections and compliance are met.

1) Confirm the property’s zoning and whether the proposed lodging (B&B, short-term rental, hotel/motel) is a permitted or special use in that district. 2) Submit the required zoning permit or special-use/PUD application and supporting materials to the Menard County Zoning Office. 3) Obtain a Zoning Permit and then an Occupancy Permit from the Zoning Administrator once inspections and compliance are met.

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