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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Schaumburg, IL

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term rentals are permitted under Village of Schaumburg regulations but subject to specific constraints: minimum rental duration of 20 hours, prohibition on providing food/beverage except pre-packaged items, a 1,000-foot minimum separation between short-term rental properties, prohibition on operation/ownership by corporate entities (except trusts/estates with a natural-person beneficiary/trustee), limitation of no more than one short-term rental at a specific location during the one-year period commencing on the date a license is issued, and applicability of the village hotel/motel tax. Properties lawfully operating before the ordinance may be legal nonconforming uses but lose that status upon transfer of ownership or failure to renew a license.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Complete the Village-required Crime Free Housing Seminar and retain proof of completion (screenshot). 2) Submit the Short-Term Rental application via the Village OpenGov portal (Short-Term Rental Application) and pay the full-year $300 fee. 3) Undergo any required inspection (annual inspections are required for short-term rentals); once application, seminar proof, and payment are verified, the short-term rental license will be issued electronically (allow ~2 weeks processing). Rental licenses expire December 31 and are renewed annually; renewal notices are sent in November.

Official Resources

Official Schaumburg STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Schaumburg, IL?
Short-term rentals are permitted under Village of Schaumburg regulations but subject to specific constraints: minimum rental duration of 20 hours, prohibition on providing food/beverage except pre-packaged items, a 1,000-foot minimum separation between short-term rental properties, prohibition on operation/ownership by corporate entities (except trusts/estates with a natural-person beneficiary/trustee), limitation of no more than one short-term rental at a specific location during the one-year period commencing on the date a license is issued, and applicability of the village hotel/motel tax. Properties lawfully operating before the ordinance may be legal nonconforming uses but lose that status upon transfer of ownership or failure to renew a license.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Schaumburg?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Schaumburg. 1) Complete the Village-required Crime Free Housing Seminar and retain proof of completion (screenshot). 2) Submit the Short-Term Rental application via the Village OpenGov portal (Short-Term Rental Application) and pay the full-year $300 fee. 3) Undergo any required inspection (annual inspections are required for short-term rentals); once application, seminar proof, and payment are verified, the short-term rental license will be issued electronically (allow ~2 weeks processing). Rental licenses expire December 31 and are renewed annually; renewal notices are sent in November.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Schaumburg?
1) Complete the Village-required Crime Free Housing Seminar and retain proof of completion (screenshot). 2) Submit the Short-Term Rental application via the Village OpenGov portal (Short-Term Rental Application) and pay the full-year $300 fee. 3) Undergo any required inspection (annual inspections are required for short-term rentals); once application, seminar proof, and payment are verified, the short-term rental license will be issued electronically (allow ~2 weeks processing). Rental licenses expire December 31 and are renewed annually; renewal notices are sent in November.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction