Tinley Park, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cook County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $50
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$50License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$50
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap500 feet separation from another short-term rental; max 25% of units in multi-family buildings
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Must be 500 feet from another STR; multi-family buildings capped at 25% of total units

Official Sources

tinleypark.org/government/departments/community_development/building/short-term_rental_license.php
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Tinley Park, Illinois

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Tinley Park, Illinois are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $50).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Tinley Park, Illinois?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Tinley Park?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $50.

Where do these Tinley Park short-term rental rules come from?

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