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Naperville

Prohibited
IllinoisUpdated Apr 14, 2026
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Cross-referenced against 0 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Feb 11, 2026Sources 0

Summary

Plain-english overview

Short-term rentals of residential properties for periods of less than 30 consecutive days are strictly prohibited in the City of Naperville.

Restriction level

Severity 100
Classification
Prohibited
100
Severity

Why this classification

  • Residential STRs prohibited
  • Banned in all/most residential zones
  • Severe night cap: 0 nights/year
  • Long minimum stay: 30 nights
  • Tenants cannot host
  • Safety standards required
  • No STR-specific permit required
  • No primary residence requirement
  • No STR-specific fee

In plain English

What this means for you

Naperville does not allow residents to rent out their homes or rooms for less than 30 days at a time. This ban was enacted to maintain the residential character of neighborhoods and applies to all platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredNo
Night limitYes
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Naperville explicitly bans all residential rentals of less than 30 days.
  2. 2No distinction is made between hosted (owner present) and unhosted rentals.
  3. 3Fines of up to $1,000 per day apply for illegal listings or rentals.
  4. 4The city actively monitors booking platforms for compliance.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility4 rules
  • Naperville: The permit holder must personally manage the listing - third-party property managers may not be allowed.
  • Naperville: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
  • Naperville does NOT allow tenants to host STRs. Only property owners may operate short-term rentals.
Requirements10 rules
  • Naperville: You must display your permit/registration number on your listing. Platforms may remove non-compliant listings.
Application process1 rule
  • How to set up an STR in Naperville: Naperville does not allow residents to rent out their homes or rooms for less than 30 days at a time. This ban was enacted to maintain the residential character of neighborhoods and applies to all platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
Taxes2 rules
  • Naperville charges a Hotel Use Tax of 0.05%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting this tax. Note: While a tax exists for hotels, STRs are prohibited and thus have no legal tax remittance pathway.
  • Illinois has a state sales tax of 0.0625% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions2 rules
  • Naperville requires a minimum stay of 30 nights.
  • Naperville enforces quiet hours: 10pm-7am.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Naperville requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher.
Penalties2 rules
  • Naperville enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: $500 fine. Second offense: $1000 fine. Third offense: $1000 fine. Daily fine: 1000.
  • Naperville: Fines of up to $1,000 per day apply for illegal listings or rentals.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Naperville exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays, Hotels, Motels, Bed and Breakfasts.
  • Naperville: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

Frequently asked questions

4 answered

Disclaimer

Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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