Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. Clair County, IL

St. Clair County Zoning Code treats 'transient lodgings' under standard zoning use tables and Airport Overlay/Noise Zones where they are expressly prohibited in certain subareas (AO-2 safety zones and higher-noise AO-4 zones). County rules require zoning compliance and may prohibit overnight lodging uses in specified overlay/noise/safety zones; municipalities within the county (e.g., Belleville) may have separate STR licensing/inspection requirements that apply within city limits.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in St. Clair County. 1) For properties outside municipalities: confirm applicable zoning and apply to the St. Clair County Zoning Administrator for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance ($30 fee). 2) If the use is not permitted by right or is within restricted overlay zones, apply for a Special Use Permit ($500-$1,000 fee) involving a public hearing and site plan review. 3) Comply with required inspections and other agency approvals (building code, health department, airport overlay consultation) before occupancy.

1) For properties outside municipalities: confirm applicable zoning and apply to the St. Clair County Zoning Administrator for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance ($30 fee). 2) If the use is not permitted by right or is within restricted overlay zones, apply for a Special Use Permit ($500-$1,000 fee) involving a public hearing and site plan review. 3) Comply with required inspections and other agency approvals (building code, health department, airport overlay consultation) before occupancy.