Harvard, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Regulations — McHenry County

Conditional

STR Status

County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for McHenry County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
90Annual Cap
500 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year90
Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Permitted by right or conditional use permit in all Agriculture zoning districts, Residential zoning districts, and B-1 Neighborhood Business zoning district

Official Sources

pub-countyofmchenry.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=124489
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Harvard, Illinois

Harvard, Illinois has no separate city ordinance, so McHenry County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Harvard, Illinois?

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

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

Yes — Harvard sets a cap of 90 rental nights per year.

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

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