Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Will County, IL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Will County, IL, but with restrictions. Regulations vary by municipality within Will County: Joliet requires registration and inspections; Naperville prohibits STRs entirely (Ordinance 20-087); Tinley Park requires a 500-foot separation between STR properties. Unincorporated areas fall under Will County Land Use zoning, which does not currently publish specific STR-only constraints. 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 within Will County: Joliet requires registration and inspections; Naperville prohibits STRs entirely (Ordinance 20-087); Tinley Park requires a 500-foot separation between STR properties. Unincorporated areas fall under Will County Land Use zoning, which does not currently publish specific STR-only constraints.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Will County. For unincorporated Will County, applicants must use the Land Use Department's SmartGov Public Portal to apply for general permits and schedule inspections. For incorporated areas like Joliet, owners must apply for a Rental Registration Certificate and undergo a systematic inspection.

For unincorporated Will County, applicants must use the Land Use Department's SmartGov Public Portal to apply for general permits and schedule inspections. For incorporated areas like Joliet, owners must apply for a Rental Registration Certificate and undergo a systematic inspection.

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