Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Vermilion County, IL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Vermilion County, IL, but with restrictions. Vacation rentals are defined as non-owner-occupied dwellings with six or fewer sleeping rooms. Operators must comply with health, fire, and building codes, maintain insurance, and provide a local contact; B&Bs are limited to five rooms and must be operator-occupied. 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.

Vacation rentals are defined as non-owner-occupied dwellings with six or fewer sleeping rooms. Operators must comply with health, fire, and building codes, maintain insurance, and provide a local contact; B&Bs are limited to five rooms and must be operator-occupied.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Vermilion County. 1. Submit a completed Bed and Breakfast/Vacation Rental application and $50 annual fee to the City Clerk. 2. Provide supporting documents including proof of insurance and compliance with health/fire codes. 3. Pass required inspections by city personnel before the license is issued (licenses expire annually on May 1).

1. Submit a completed Bed and Breakfast/Vacation Rental application and $50 annual fee to the City Clerk. 2. Provide supporting documents including proof of insurance and compliance with health/fire codes. 3. Pass required inspections by city personnel before the license is issued (licenses expire annually on May 1).

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