Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Madison, NJ

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Madison, NJ because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No Madison Borough–specific short-term rental (STR) ordinance or permit program was found. The Borough Code requires registration of all rental properties (Chapter 113) and occupancy inspections for each change of tenancy; zoning and general permitting are administered by the Zoning Office. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No Madison Borough–specific short-term rental (STR) ordinance or permit program was found. The Borough Code requires registration of all rental properties (Chapter 113) and occupancy inspections for each change of tenancy; zoning and general permitting are administered by the Zoning Office.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Madison, NJ for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Madison 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 Madison. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.