Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Burlington, NJ

All rental units must be registered annually and inspected upon every change in occupancy. Requirements include a local agent (within Burlington County), mandatory tenant screening for each new inhabitant, lead-safe certification for pre-1978 properties, and a prohibition on nuisances or unreasonable disturbances.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Burlington. (1) Submit a rental registration application to Code Enforcement and pay fees ($100 initial registration, $100 inspection); (2) Schedule and pass a Certificate of Occupancy inspection (required prior to any new occupancy); (3) Provide required documentation including tenant screening proof and a Lead Safe Certificate if the property was built before 1978.

(1) Submit a rental registration application to Code Enforcement and pay fees ($100 initial registration, $100 inspection); (2) Schedule and pass a Certificate of Occupancy inspection (required prior to any new occupancy); (3) Provide required documentation including tenant screening proof and a Lead Safe Certificate if the property was built before 1978.