Ottawa, Illinois
Short-Term Rental Regulations — LaSalle County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredFee: $100.00
$100.00License Cost
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNo
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Allowed in zoning districts where residential dwelling units are a permitted use or conditional use
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Ottawa, Illinois
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Ottawa, Illinois are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100.00).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Ottawa, Illinois?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Ottawa, Illinois.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Ottawa?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $100.00.
Where do these Ottawa short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Ottawa'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 Ottawa, LaSalle County, or Illinois authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.