Prospect Heights, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cook County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $500.00
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
$500.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500.00
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 / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes

Official Sources

codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/prospecthtsil/latest/prospecthts_il/0-0-0-2979
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Prospect Heights, Illinois

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Prospect Heights, Illinois are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Prospect Heights, Illinois?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Prospect Heights?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $500.00.

Where do these Prospect Heights short-term rental rules come from?

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