Galena, Illinois
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Jo Daviess County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Capyes — cap exists; all licenses currently fulfilled with waitlist
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Galena, Illinois
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Galena, Illinois are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Galena, Illinois?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Galena, Illinois.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Galena?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Galena short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Galena'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 Galena, Jo Daviess County, or Illinois authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.