Peoria, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Peoria County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 8%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
8%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$75 per rental unit
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
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 / TOT8%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Special Use Permit may be required

Official Sources

Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Peoria, Illinois

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Peoria, Illinois are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $75 per rental unit). A lodging/occupancy tax of 8% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Peoria, Illinois?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Peoria, Illinois.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Peoria?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $75 per rental unit.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Peoria?

Short-term rentals in Peoria are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8%.

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

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