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East Peoria, IL local landlord rules

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State law also applies. See Illinois landlord-tenant law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registrationIn East Peoria, a landlord needs a permit from the city before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 4-7-14.1).
Short-term rentals (Airbnb)In East Peoria, a short-term rental needs a license from the city before it can operate (§ 3-29-2).

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Rental licensing / registration

In East Peoria, a landlord needs a permit from the city before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 4-7-14.1). Code text: "(a) Each owner or lessor of one or more dwelling units, prior to renting or leasing for occupancy, all or part of any dwelling owned or leased by him or her, and upon disclosing such information as the city inspector may require as necessary for him or her to effectively enforce this chapter, the owner or lessor shall obtain from the city inspector a leasing permit for each dwelling to be leased or rented by him or her."

Verified Source: East Peoria, IL Code of Ordinances § 4-7-14.1 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

In East Peoria, a short-term rental needs a license from the city before it can operate (§ 3-29-2). Code text: "(a) No person, partnership, corporation, or association, either as owner or agent, or in any other capacity shall operate or permit to be operated a short-term rental without having first obtained a license to do so."

Verified Source: East Peoria, IL Code of Ordinances § 3-29-2 · last checked 2026-10-16

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