Wheaton, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Regulations — DuPage County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year14 consecutive nights maximum per stay
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Must comply with Article 24 of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance and applicable zoning district; entire unit rentals banned

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Wheaton, Illinois

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Wheaton, Illinois are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Wheaton, Illinois?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Wheaton, Illinois. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

Yes — Wheaton sets a cap of 14 rental nights per year.

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

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