Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wildwood Crst, NJ

Short-term rentals are defined as leases for less than 175 consecutive days (including any tenancy between May 1 and Sept 30). All units must maintain a mercantile license, register annually, and pass fire/maintenance inspections; occupancy is strictly limited by habitable floor area (150 sq ft for the first occupant, 100 sq ft for each additional) and must be posted on-site.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Wildwood Crst. 1) Submit a rental license/registration application to the Borough Clerk or Mercantile office with a detailed floor plan sketch and Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance (for new applicants). 2) Pay the mercantile license fees upon invoicing (contact 609-729-8039 for rates). 3) Schedule and pass the annual fire prevention and property maintenance inspections. Licenses expire annually on April 30.

1) Submit a rental license/registration application to the Borough Clerk or Mercantile office with a detailed floor plan sketch and Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance (for new applicants). 2) Pay the mercantile license fees upon invoicing (contact 609-729-8039 for rates). 3) Schedule and pass the annual fire prevention and property maintenance inspections. Licenses expire annually on April 30.