Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hewitt, NJ

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hewitt, NJ, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (STRs) are defined as residential units rented for 30 or fewer consecutive days, up to a cumulative 180 days per calendar year. STRs are permitted in condominium units (if association permits) and in single-family and certain multifamily dwellings with limits (no more than one STR unit in a multifamily dwelling; in non-owner-occupied STRs no more than one family or two unrelated individuals). Owners must name a New Jersey resident responsible party, comply with fire-safety inspections, post required on-site information, include the STR permit number in all advertisements, and maintain $1,000,000 general liability insurance. 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.

Short-term rentals (STRs) are defined as residential units rented for 30 or fewer consecutive days, up to a cumulative 180 days per calendar year. STRs are permitted in condominium units (if association permits) and in single-family and certain multifamily dwellings with limits (no more than one STR unit in a multifamily dwelling; in non-owner-occupied STRs no more than one family or two unrelated individuals). Owners must name a New Jersey resident responsible party, comply with fire-safety inspections, post required on-site information, include the STR permit number in all advertisements, and maintain $1,000,000 general liability insurance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hewitt. 1) Submit a completed short-term rental permit application to the West Milford Township Clerk’s Office with required attachments (owner ID, responsible party contact, condo association approval, parking details, proof of $1M liability insurance, zoning compliance certificate, and Fire Prevention Office certification). 2) Pay the nonrefundable annual fee of $750 (effective Aug 1, 2024) plus inspection fees; the Township will perform annual fire-safety and zoning checks. 3) The Township Clerk issues the permit for one year if compliant; renew annually with the $750 fee.

1) Submit a completed short-term rental permit application to the West Milford Township Clerk’s Office with required attachments (owner ID, responsible party contact, condo association approval, parking details, proof of $1M liability insurance, zoning compliance certificate, and Fire Prevention Office certification). 2) Pay the nonrefundable annual fee of $750 (effective Aug 1, 2024) plus inspection fees; the Township will perform annual fire-safety and zoning checks. 3) The Township Clerk issues the permit for one year if compliant; renew annually with the $750 fee.

Vrbo is permitted in Hewitt, 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 Hewitt 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 Hewitt. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.