Short-Term Rental Regulations
in North Bergen, NJ

Airbnb listings are allowed in North Bergen, NJ, but with restrictions. Effective September 6, 2023, the Township of North Bergen prohibits short-term rentals except for dwellings that had a Township-approved Short-Term Rental Registration Certification on or before September 6, 2023 (grandfathered) and have not had that certification revoked. The earlier 2017 ordinance defined short-term rental as rental of a dwelling for less than 30 consecutive days and (before the 2023 amendment) allowed owner-occupied rentals subject to registration, off-street parking minimums, and limits on prior police reports. 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.

Effective September 6, 2023, the Township of North Bergen prohibits short-term rentals except for dwellings that had a Township-approved Short-Term Rental Registration Certification on or before September 6, 2023 (grandfathered) and have not had that certification revoked. The earlier 2017 ordinance defined short-term rental as rental of a dwelling for less than 30 consecutive days and (before the 2023 amendment) allowed owner-occupied rentals subject to registration, off-street parking minimums, and limits on prior police reports.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in North Bergen. 1) Per Ordinance 326-17, registration is filed with the North Bergen Building Department using a form promulgated by that Department; the form requires owner name, building owner, owner-occupied certification, number of off-street parking spaces, and a statement regarding prior police reports. 2) A dwelling need not be registered more than once per year. 3) Note: Ordinance 610-23 (effective Sept. 6, 2023) bars new short-term rentals by persons who had not received a Township-approved registration by that date (i.e., no new registrations are authorized by that amendment).

1) Per Ordinance 326-17, registration is filed with the North Bergen Building Department using a form promulgated by that Department; the form requires owner name, building owner, owner-occupied certification, number of off-street parking spaces, and a statement regarding prior police reports. 2) A dwelling need not be registered more than once per year. 3) Note: Ordinance 610-23 (effective Sept. 6, 2023) bars new short-term rentals by persons who had not received a Township-approved registration by that date (i.e., no new registrations are authorized by that amendment).

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