Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Tazewell County, IL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Tazewell County, IL, but with restrictions. Regulations vary by municipality. In East Peoria and Pekin, there is a cap of 15 active licenses; rentals are limited to 5 guestrooms and require specific liability insurance ($500k/$1M). Washington requires special use approval for non-owner-occupied units, while Morton restricts new STRs to R-4 districts with a Special Use Permit. 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.

Regulations vary by municipality. In East Peoria and Pekin, there is a cap of 15 active licenses; rentals are limited to 5 guestrooms and require specific liability insurance ($500k/$1M). Washington requires special use approval for non-owner-occupied units, while Morton restricts new STRs to R-4 districts with a Special Use Permit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Tazewell County. 1. Submit a written application to the local City Clerk (East Peoria, Pekin, or Washington) including site plans and floor plans. 2. Pay the required annual fee ($50-$100) and provide proof of liability insurance. 3. Pass a life safety or building inspection and obtain a Special Use Permit if required by local zoning.

1. Submit a written application to the local City Clerk (East Peoria, Pekin, or Washington) including site plans and floor plans. 2. Pay the required annual fee ($50-$100) and provide proof of liability insurance. 3. Pass a life safety or building inspection and obtain a Special Use Permit if required by local zoning.

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