Permit Requirements
Operating a short-term rental in Jersey City, New Jersey requires proper licensing. The current legality status is Restricted.
License Fee & Renewal
The permit or license fee in Jersey City is $250 initial application + $200 annual renewal.
Licenses must be renewed on a annual basis.
Application Process
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.
Where to Apply
Division of Housing Preservation — (201) 547-4821
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