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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Seaside Park, NJ

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

All dwelling units leased or rented for living or sleeping purposes require a Borough rental permit; summer-season rentals (April 15–October 15) require a summer seasonal rental permit and annual rentals require an annual rental permit. Occupancy limits are set by the Borough Property Maintenance Code; owners must comply with adopted Property Maintenance standards, maintain required liability insurance and comply with NJ lead-inspection requirements where applicable. Permits must be posted visibly on exterior and a copy is forwarded to the Chief of Police; owners/corporate owners must provide 24-hour emergency contact information and post house rules/contact info inside the unit.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Submit a rental permit application on forms provided to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to occupancy and pay the stated nonrefundable application fee (summer seasonal fees: $125 if inspected/approved on or before May 1; $175 after May 1; $225 after June 1; annual fees: $125 if inspected/approved on or before March 1; $175 after March 1; $225 after April 1). 2) Schedule and permit the Code Enforcement inspection (Code Enforcement inspects and reports within 10 days). 3) If premises conform and taxes/utilities are current, permit will be posted (expires Oct 15 for seasonal; Dec 31 for annual); reinspections carry a $50 fee where required.

Official Resources

Official Seaside Park STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Seaside Park, NJ?
All dwelling units leased or rented for living or sleeping purposes require a Borough rental permit; summer-season rentals (April 15–October 15) require a summer seasonal rental permit and annual rentals require an annual rental permit. Occupancy limits are set by the Borough Property Maintenance Code; owners must comply with adopted Property Maintenance standards, maintain required liability insurance and comply with NJ lead-inspection requirements where applicable. Permits must be posted visibly on exterior and a copy is forwarded to the Chief of Police; owners/corporate owners must provide 24-hour emergency contact information and post house rules/contact info inside the unit.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Seaside Park?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Seaside Park. 1) Submit a rental permit application on forms provided to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to occupancy and pay the stated nonrefundable application fee (summer seasonal fees: $125 if inspected/approved on or before May 1; $175 after May 1; $225 after June 1; annual fees: $125 if inspected/approved on or before March 1; $175 after March 1; $225 after April 1). 2) Schedule and permit the Code Enforcement inspection (Code Enforcement inspects and reports within 10 days). 3) If premises conform and taxes/utilities are current, permit will be posted (expires Oct 15 for seasonal; Dec 31 for annual); reinspections carry a $50 fee where required.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Seaside Park?
1) Submit a rental permit application on forms provided to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to occupancy and pay the stated nonrefundable application fee (summer seasonal fees: $125 if inspected/approved on or before May 1; $175 after May 1; $225 after June 1; annual fees: $125 if inspected/approved on or before March 1; $175 after March 1; $225 after April 1). 2) Schedule and permit the Code Enforcement inspection (Code Enforcement inspects and reports within 10 days). 3) If premises conform and taxes/utilities are current, permit will be posted (expires Oct 15 for seasonal; Dec 31 for annual); reinspections carry a $50 fee where required.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction