Princeton, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bureau County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $0Tax: 5%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
$0License Cost
5%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$0
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT5%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Permitted use in B-1, B-2, B-3 business districts; Special Use in Residential-zoned districts

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Princeton, Illinois

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Princeton, Illinois are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $0). A lodging/occupancy tax of 5% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Princeton, Illinois?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $0.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Princeton?

Short-term rentals in Princeton are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 5%.

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

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