Glendale Heights, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Regulations — DuPage County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredMin Stay: 2Business License Required

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

2Min. Night Stay

156Annual Cap

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes

Business License RequiredYes

WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified

Primary Residence RequiredNot specified

Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay2

Max Nights Per Year156

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/glendalehtsil/latest/glendalehts_il/0-0-0-25710

Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Glendale Heights, Illinois

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Glendale Heights, Illinois are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Glendale Heights, Illinois?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Glendale Heights?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Glendale Heights?

Yes — Glendale Heights sets a minimum stay of 2 nights and a cap of 156 rental nights per year.

Where do these Glendale Heights short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Glendale Heights'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 Glendale Heights, DuPage County, or Illinois authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.