Wauconda, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lake County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 5%Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
5%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
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 / TOT5%

Zoning Restrictions

  • allowed in residential zoning districts, Central Business, and Commercial Recreation districts

Official Sources

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

Short-term rental rules in Wauconda, Illinois

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

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Wauconda, Illinois?

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

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

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Wauconda?

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

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

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