https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across New Jersey markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/wildwood/ NJ legislation proposed requiring platforms to share host data with municipalities; would strengthen Cape May County's ability to identify unregistered STR operators in Wildwood. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-wildwood-2025-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/avalon/ Avalon expanded its rental inspection program by adding additional inspection staff ahead of the summer season, reducing wait times for required pre-season inspections and decreasing the number of permits issued late. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-avalon-2025-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/cape-may/ A New Jersey state bill proposed a statewide STR registration requirement that would layer on top of local regulations like Cape May's, adding state-level data reporting. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-cape-may-2025-02-01 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/wildwood/ County clarified that all STRs are subject to the 3.15% hotel/motel tax on gross rental receipts; operators must register with county and remit monthly. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-wildwood-2024-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/cape-may/ Cape May's Historic Preservation Commission updated rules on STR signage and exterior modifications in the Victorian historic district affecting vacation rental properties. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-cape-may-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/sea-isle-city/ Sea Isle City added a certified self-inspection pathway for STR permit renewals, allowing operators with clean compliance histories to submit a certified checklist rather than scheduling a full city inspection, reducing pre-season processing times. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-sea-isle-city-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/avalon/ Avalon amended its occupancy rules for multi-unit rental properties to specify per-unit maximums, addressing concerns about large groups splitting across multiple units in a single building to circumvent per-property caps. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-avalon-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/cape-may/ Cape May expanded its rental certificate of occupancy inspection program to cover more STR-specific safety items, including fire suppression and egress requirements. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-cape-may-2024-07-01 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/sea-isle-city/ Sea Isle City updated the minimum liability insurance coverage required for STR permits, aligning with current New Jersey state standards under N.J.S.A. 40A:10A-1, with proof of coverage required at permit application and renewal. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-sea-isle-city-2024-04-01 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 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/avalon/ Avalon increased annual STR license renewal fees to fund expanded inspection capacity and a dedicated rental compliance office operating from April through September. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-avalon-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/sea-isle-city/ The City clarified that the designated contact person must physically reside in Cape May County — a P.O. box or business address in the county does not satisfy the requirement. Operators with non-resident contacts received notices to update their applications. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-sea-isle-city-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/jersey-city/ Jersey City expanded its STR enforcement program in 2023, entering into data-sharing agreements with booking platforms and adding dedicated STR inspectors. The city cross-references platform listing addresses against its owner-occupancy records and has issued hundreds of cease-and-desist letters to non-compliant operators. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-jersey-city-2023-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/jersey-city/ In limited zones where non-primary-residence STRs are permitted, Jersey City caps annual rentals at 60 days per calendar year. This effectively limits the commercial viability of investment-property STRs in the few areas where they remain legally available. Operators must maintain records of rental dates and make them available upon city inspection. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-jersey-city-2022-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/wildwood/ City requires annual rental inspection certificate for all STRs; certificate of occupancy inspection and fire safety compliance (smoke/CO detectors, extinguisher) mandatory. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-wildwood-2022-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-jersey/jersey-city/ Jersey City originally passed its STR ordinance requiring owner-occupancy in 2019, following a high-profile ballot referendum in which voters approved restrictions on investor-owned STRs. The ordinance has been expanded in scope and enforcement since its original passage. Hosts in most residential zones must reside in the property as their primary home to legally operate an STR. Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT new-jersey-jersey-city-2019-11-05