Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Dayton, NJ

Airbnb listings are allowed in Dayton, NJ, but with restrictions. South Brunswick Township’s Residential Rental Housing Code applies to all residential rental units, requiring inspection prior to occupancy and issuance of a Certificate of Compliance. Parking and occupancy are governed by NJ standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21-4.14 and N.J.A.C. 5:10-22.3), and a radon test is mandatory for certification. The code does not specify STR-specific constraints like minimum stays or primary residency. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

South Brunswick Township’s Residential Rental Housing Code applies to all residential rental units, requiring inspection prior to occupancy and issuance of a Certificate of Compliance. Parking and occupancy are governed by NJ standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21-4.14 and N.J.A.C. 5:10-22.3), and a radon test is mandatory for certification. The code does not specify STR-specific constraints like minimum stays or primary residency.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Dayton. 1) Submit a written notice and application to the rental inspection officer at least 20 days before a change in occupancy. 2) Pay the $80.00 inspection fee and schedule the inspection, which must occur within ten working days. 3) Provide a valid radon test (less than 4 pCi/l) to receive the required Certificate of Compliance prior to re-occupancy.

1) Submit a written notice and application to the rental inspection officer at least 20 days before a change in occupancy. 2) Pay the $80.00 inspection fee and schedule the inspection, which must occur within ten working days. 3) Provide a valid radon test (less than 4 pCi/l) to receive the required Certificate of Compliance prior to re-occupancy.

Vrbo is permitted in Dayton, NJ under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Dayton are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Dayton. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.