Dallas vs Jersey City
Texas Restricted | New Jersey Restricted
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| Requirement | Dallas, Texas | Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Restricted | Restricted |
| Permit Fee | $285 registration fee | $250 initial application + $200 annual renewal |
| Tax Rate | 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state) | 6% municipal occupancy tax + 6.625% state sales + 5% state occupancy fee |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit | 60 days/year |
| Renewal Interval | Annual | Annual |
| Platform Remits Taxes | No — host must remit | Yes |
| Max Fine Example | $500–$2,000/violation | $1,500–$2,000 first offense; up to $5,000+ for repeat violations |
| Verdict | Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments. | |
Dallas, Texas
Status Restricted
Permit Fee $285 registration fee
Tax Rate 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax No
Max Fine $500–$2,000/violation
Jersey City, New Jersey
Status Restricted
Permit Fee $250 initial application + $200 annual renewal
Tax Rate 6% municipal occupancy tax + 6.625% state sales + 5% state occupancy fee
Day Limit 60 days/year
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine $1,500–$2,000 first offense; up to $5,000+ for repeat violations
Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments.
Dallas Overview
Dallas banned non-owner-occupied STRs in residential single-family zoning districts effective April 2023. Owner-occupied or 'hosted' stays and multifamily/commercial zoning remain allowed with registration.
Full Dallas guide →Jersey City Overview
Adopted after 2019 voter referendum. Owner-occupied only — tenants and rent-controlled units prohibited. Unhosted stays capped at 60 nights/year. Only buildings with fewer than 4 units eligible.
Full Jersey City guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easier to Airbnb in Dallas or Jersey City?
Dallas is classified as "Restricted" while Jersey City is "Restricted." Dallas's permit fee is $285 registration fee compared to $250 initial application + $200 annual renewal in Jersey City.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Dallas or Jersey City?
Dallas charges 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state), while Jersey City charges 6% municipal occupancy tax + 6.625% state sales + 5% state occupancy fee. Compare the full breakdown in the table above.
Which city has stricter fines for illegal short-term rentals?
Dallas: $500–$2,000/violation. Jersey City: $1,500–$2,000 first offense; up to $5,000+ for repeat violations.