Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Airbnb listings are allowed in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, but with restrictions. No dwelling or segment may be rented for less than one month generally; exception permits minimum seven-day rentals between May 15 and September 30. Owner-occupied multiunit dwellings and certain previously-owned secondary residences (owned before the ordinance effective date and when owner is present during Sept 30–May 15) are exempt from duration limits. Certificate of occupancy and a rental license (with STR endorsement where applicable) are required prior to occupancy. 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.

No dwelling or segment may be rented for less than one month generally; exception permits minimum seven-day rentals between May 15 and September 30. Owner-occupied multiunit dwellings and certain previously-owned secondary residences (owned before the ordinance effective date and when owner is present during Sept 30–May 15) are exempt from duration limits. Certificate of occupancy and a rental license (with STR endorsement where applicable) are required prior to occupancy.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Point Pleasant Beach. 1) Submit a rental registration / rental certificate of occupancy and rental license application via the Borough’s online portal (GovPilot) or municipal forms; 2) Provide required tenant information and pay application fee online or remit payment per invoice; 3) Receive required certificate of occupancy and rental license (and STR endorsement if applicable) prior to occupancy; seasonal licenses expire Dec 31 of the year issued and annual licenses expire Dec 31 of the third year or at change of tenant as specified.

1) Submit a rental registration / rental certificate of occupancy and rental license application via the Borough’s online portal (GovPilot) or municipal forms; 2) Provide required tenant information and pay application fee online or remit payment per invoice; 3) Receive required certificate of occupancy and rental license (and STR endorsement if applicable) prior to occupancy; seasonal licenses expire Dec 31 of the year issued and annual licenses expire Dec 31 of the third year or at change of tenant as specified.

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