Registration requirement: Landlords must register their short-term rental properties with the City of St. Charles. This involves submitting an application and paying a registration fee and obtaining a permit before ever renting out the property.
Zoning regulations: Short-term rentals are only permitted in certain zoning districts. Landlords should verify that their property is located in an area where short-term rentals are allowed.
Occupancy limits: There are strict occupancy limits for short-term rentals. Typically, the maximum number of occupants is determined by the number of bedrooms and the property’s overall size. Plus, the main structure on a property is the only one that can be rented out to short-term rentals.
Safety standards: Properties must meet specific safety standards, including having functional smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. Regular inspections may be required to ensure compliance.
Off-street parking: Each property must provide off-street parking in order to be rented out.
Noise and nuisance regulations: Landlords must ensure that their guests adhere to local noise ordinances and do not create disturbances that could lead to complaints from neighbors. In fact, each property must have a noise monitoring device.
Insurance requirements: Adequate insurance coverage is mandatory for short-term rental properties. This typically includes liability insurance to protect against potential claims from guests.