Elk Grove Village Extends Minimum Short-Term Rental Stay to 90 Days

New rules aim to curb party houses and transient turnover in residential neighborhoods.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:53pm

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Elk Grove Village has increased the minimum required stay for short-term rentals from 30 to 90 days, following similar measures taken by other Northwest suburban towns. Officials say the change will provide more stability and help address issues with problem properties and unruly guests.

Why it matters

Short-term rentals have become a growing concern in many communities, with complaints about noise, parties, and other disruptions to residential neighborhoods. By extending the minimum stay, Elk Grove Village hopes to discourage the use of homes for short-term party rentals and promote more long-term, responsible tenancy.

The details

The Elk Grove Village board unanimously approved the amendment to the municipal code, which defines short-term rentals as stays of less than 90 consecutive days. The previous ordinance had set the limit at 30 days. Officials say the longer minimum stay will help with enforcement and provide a "stability factor" to avoid issues like the New Year's Eve party incident that prompted the original short-term rental rules.

  • The new 90-day minimum stay rule was approved by the Elk Grove Village board on March 9, 2026.
  • The previous short-term rental ordinance, with a 30-day minimum, was enacted about three years ago following a disruptive New Year's Eve party.

The players

Elk Grove Village

A northwest suburb of Chicago that has tightened regulations on short-term rentals in residential areas.

Craig Johnson

The mayor of Elk Grove Village who said the longer 90-day minimum stay will provide more "stability" and avoid issues with "transient changeover".

Arlington Heights

Another Northwest suburban town that has recently passed a ban on short-term rentals, set to take effect this summer.

Des Plaines

A Northwest suburb where aldermen have discussed crafting their own rules for short-term rentals following complaints from neighbors.

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What they’re saying

“We thought by getting 90, you get a more stability factor. It's not kids renting it for parties. It's truly some serious renters there.”

— Craig Johnson, Mayor of Elk Grove Village

What’s next

The new 90-day minimum stay rule in Elk Grove Village will take effect immediately, and officials plan to monitor its impact on reducing issues with short-term rental properties in residential areas.

The takeaway

Elk Grove Village's move to extend the minimum stay for short-term rentals reflects a growing trend among Northwest suburban towns to crack down on the disruptive impacts of transient occupancy in residential neighborhoods. By promoting more long-term tenancy, these communities hope to preserve the character and quality of life in their local communities.