Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Spring Grove, IL

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Spring Grove, IL because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No specific municipal constraints for 'short-term rentals' were found in the Village code; however, Bed and Breakfast Inns are regulated as special uses requiring a guest register and specific parking. In unincorporated McHenry County, vacation rentals are limited to 12 rental periods or 90 total days per year without a Conditional Use Permit. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No specific municipal constraints for 'short-term rentals' were found in the Village code; however, Bed and Breakfast Inns are regulated as special uses requiring a guest register and specific parking. In unincorporated McHenry County, vacation rentals are limited to 12 rental periods or 90 total days per year without a Conditional Use Permit.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Spring Grove.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Spring Grove, IL for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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