Occupancy Limits: Asbury Park vs Long Branch

How many guests can stay in an Asbury Park short-term rental?

Two guests per bedroom plus two additional for the entire unit. A two-bedroom STR is capped at six guests. Verify the exact count with Code Enforcement at 732-502-5742 before booking.

Can I rent out a non-owner-occupied home as an STR in Asbury Park?

No. The ordinance restricts STRs to five owner-occupied property classifications. The owner must use the property as their primary residence and prove it with a driver's license, IRS Form 1040, and recent bank statement showing the address.

How many nights per year can the unit be rented when the owner isn't present?

Unhosted stays are capped at 60 nights per calendar year. Beyond that the owner must be on-site for the duration of the reservation.

How many guests can sleep in a Long Branch short-term rental?

There is no fixed guests-per-bedroom number in Chapter 271. The Bureau of Construction Code Enforcement sets the lawful occupancy on the Certificate of Occupancy based on each sleeping room's square footage, applying the NJ State Housing Code (N.J.A.C. 5:28) minimum of 70 sq ft for one occupant plus 50 sq ft for each additional occupant in the room.

Is my Airbnb a 'seasonal rental' under Chapter 271?

Almost certainly yes. Chapter 271 defines a seasonal rental as any rental for a term of less than one year that includes any day in the May 15 - September 15 window. A typical short-term Airbnb or Vrbo stay during summer falls within that definition and triggers the seasonal-rental rules, including the bond requirement tied to disorderly-conduct complaints.

Where is the occupancy number listed?

On the Certificate of Occupancy or Habitability issued by the Long Branch Bureau of Construction Code Enforcement. The Certificate is required prior to any change in tenancy, and the lawful occupancy stated on the Certificate is the controlling cap for short-term rentals.