https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/ocean-city/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Ocean City, NJ. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/ocean-city/ Ocean City reviewed the status of its moratoriums on STR licenses in certain residential areas, deciding to maintain existing moratoriums while evaluating whether to extend them to additional neighborhoods with growing STR density. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-ocean-city-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/ocean-city/ Ocean City increased enforcement of annual Mercantile License renewals for STR operators, suspending rental activity for properties found operating without a current license during summer enforcement sweeps. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-ocean-city-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/ocean-city/ Ocean City expanded its audit program for the 3% short-term rental tax, targeting direct-booking operators who have not registered with the city's tax collection system and operators using platforms that do not automatically remit. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-ocean-city-2024-03-01