What are the key requirements for Macomb hosts?

Annual registration must be completed by December 31 to avoid late penalties.

What should Macomb hosts know about a 5% local hotel/motel tax?

A 5% local Hotel/Motel tax applies to all stays under 30 days.

What should Macomb hosts know about quiet hours and nuisance party?

Quiet hours and nuisance party ordinances are strictly enforced, especially in residential areas near the university.

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Eligibility5 rules

Macomb: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
Macomb does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Macomb allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Multi-Family, Condo, Apartment.

Requirements10 rules

Macomb: Annual registration must be completed by December 31 to avoid late penalties.
Macomb: Quiet hours and nuisance party ordinances are strictly enforced, especially in residential areas near the university.
Macomb STR warning: A 5% local Hotel/Motel tax applies to all stays under 30 days.

Application process6 rules

How to set up an STR in Macomb: Property owners must register all rental units annually with the city and pay an $18 fee per single-family unit. In addition to state taxes, hosts are responsible for a 5% local hotel/motel tax for stays under 30 days, and properties are subject to safety inspections every three years.

Fees & costs1 rule

Macomb charges a registration fee of $18 (annual).

Taxes3 rules

Macomb: A 5% local Hotel/Motel tax applies to all stays under 30 days.
Illinois has a state sales tax of 0.0625% that applies to STR rentals.
Macomb charges a Hotel/Motel Tax of 0.05%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Note: Airbnb collects Illinois State Hotel tax; hosts must verify if the 5% local Macomb tax is automatically remitted or requires manual filing.

Limits & restrictions3 rules

Macomb limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.
Macomb occupancy calculation: Every room occupied for sleeping by one occupant must have 70 sq ft; rooms for multiple persons must have 50 sq ft per occupant.. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.

Safety requirements1 rule

Macomb requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection, International Property Maintenance Code compliance, Exterior structural soundness, Sanitary condition maintenance.

Penalties2 rules

Macomb enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: $25 fine. Second offense: $100 fine. Third offense: $500 fine. Maximum fine: 750. Permit may be revoked for violations.
Macomb: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.

Exemptions2 rules

Macomb: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
Macomb exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.

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