Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Williamson County, IL

In Marion, STRs must be licensed and undergo safety inspections twice per year. Properties must be registered annually by January 31st, and operators are subject to a $250 annual license fee plus inspection fees. Additionally, all STRs in Williamson County must register for and pay a 5% transient occupancy tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Williamson County. 1. Submit a Short-Term/Vacation Rental Application to the Marion Building and Code Services department and pay the $250 annual license fee. 2. Schedule and pass the required twice-yearly safety inspections ($50 fee per inspection). 3. Register for the Transient Occupancy Tax with the Williamson County Treasurer via the Localgov online portal.

1. Submit a Short-Term/Vacation Rental Application to the Marion Building and Code Services department and pay the $250 annual license fee. 2. Schedule and pass the required twice-yearly safety inspections ($50 fee per inspection). 3. Register for the Transient Occupancy Tax with the Williamson County Treasurer via the Localgov online portal.