Oswego, Illinois
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Kendall County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Kendall County which apply to this area.
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
Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 45%Last updated: June 16, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, Illinois has no separate city ordinance, so Kendall County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Oswego, Illinois?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Oswego, Illinois.
Where do these Oswego short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Oswego'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 Oswego, Kendall County, or Illinois authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.