Riverside, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cook County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
60Annual Cap

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year60
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Commercial zoning districts only; residential districts not currently permitted but under consideration

Official Sources

riverside.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10222025-1661
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Riverside, Illinois

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Riverside, Illinois are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Riverside, Illinois?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Riverside, Illinois.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Riverside?

Yes — Riverside sets a cap of 60 rental nights per year.

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

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