Frankfort, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Will County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 application fee; $100 annual license fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year14 consecutive days per guest stay (not per year)
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Historic H-1 Zoning District only; special use permit required following public hearing

Official Sources

codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/frankfort/latest/frankfort_il/0-0-0-13270
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Frankfort, Illinois

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Frankfort, Illinois are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 application fee; $100 ann).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Frankfort, Illinois?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Frankfort, Illinois.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Frankfort?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $200 application fee; $100 ann.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Frankfort?

Yes — Frankfort sets a cap of 14 rental nights per year.

Where do these Frankfort short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Frankfort's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Frankfort, Will County, or Illinois authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.