Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Passaic County, NJ

Airbnb listings are allowed in Passaic County, NJ, but with restrictions. Regulations vary by municipality. In West Milford, STRs are limited to 180 days per year, require a 24/7 local contact, and mandate liability insurance. The City of Passaic restricts STRs to owner-occupied units with registration and inspection requirements. 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.

Regulations vary by municipality. In West Milford, STRs are limited to 180 days per year, require a 24/7 local contact, and mandate liability insurance. The City of Passaic restricts STRs to owner-occupied units with registration and inspection requirements.

Vrbo is permitted in Passaic County, NJ under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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