O'Fallon, Illinois
Short-Term Rental Regulations — St. Clair County
Prohibited
STR Status
Owner Occupancy Required
500 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- STRs prohibited in residential zoning districts; commercially-zoned properties may apply for bed and breakfast use via planned use rezoning if owner-occupied
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in O'Fallon, Illinois
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in O'Fallon, Illinois are prohibited. The property must be owner-occupied.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in O'Fallon, Illinois?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are prohibited in O'Fallon, Illinois. The property must be owner-occupied.
Where do these O'Fallon short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against O'Fallon'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 O'Fallon, St. Clair County, or Illinois authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.