Stockton, Illinois
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Jo Daviess County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap2 per structure
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- R-1 Residential District, R-2 Residential District, R-M Multi-Family Residential District, B-C Central Business District, A Agriculture District
Official Sources
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Stockton, Illinois
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Stockton, Illinois are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Stockton, Illinois?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Stockton, Illinois.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Stockton?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Stockton short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Stockton'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 Stockton, Jo Daviess County, or Illinois authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.