Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Morris Plains, NJ

Leases in single-family and two-family residences must be at least six months in duration. Occupancy is limited to a single family plus no more than two additional occupants, and rooming or boarding houses are prohibited in single-family residential zones.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Morris Plains. (1) Submit the Borough’s combined Fire Safety and Habitability Inspection application with the required fees. (2) Schedule and pass an inspection by Enforcement Officials prior to tenant move-in. (3) Return the signed Occupancy Standard Form to receive the Certificate of Habitability, valid for the lease duration.

(1) Submit the Borough’s combined Fire Safety and Habitability Inspection application with the required fees. (2) Schedule and pass an inspection by Enforcement Officials prior to tenant move-in. (3) Return the signed Occupancy Standard Form to receive the Certificate of Habitability, valid for the lease duration.