Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Woodstock, IL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Woodstock, IL, but with restrictions. Bed & Breakfast (B&B) establishments must be operator-occupied with no more than five guest rooms; guests may not exceed 15 consecutive days. Requirements include compliance with state B&B law, NFPA 13D fire protection, and off-street parking (one space per guest room plus two for the dwelling). 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.

Bed & Breakfast (B&B) establishments must be operator-occupied with no more than five guest rooms; guests may not exceed 15 consecutive days. Requirements include compliance with state B&B law, NFPA 13D fire protection, and off-street parking (one space per guest room plus two for the dwelling).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Woodstock. 1) Apply for a Bed & Breakfast special use permit through the City’s Community Development/Building & Planning Department; 2) Obtain the City-issued B&B license after approval and demonstrate compliance with standards (guest register, NFPA 13D fire protection, off-street parking); 3) Coordinate building/fire inspections and pay applicable fees (contact 815-338-4305).

1) Apply for a Bed & Breakfast special use permit through the City’s Community Development/Building & Planning Department; 2) Obtain the City-issued B&B license after approval and demonstrate compliance with standards (guest register, NFPA 13D fire protection, off-street parking); 3) Coordinate building/fire inspections and pay applicable fees (contact 815-338-4305).

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