Taxes & Fees: Bloomfield vs Newark
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Bloomfield, NJ and Newark, NJ?
Bloomfield has fewer restrictions than Newark.
Bloomfield, NJ
Essex County
STR permit renewal fee: $250/year. Fire inspection fee: $60/unit (3-year cycle). NJ state hotel/motel tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) applies to all STR stays under 30 days.
View full Bloomfield rules →Newark, NJ
Essex County
STR permit: $250/year. NJ state hotel/motel tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D, 6.625%) applies to all Newark STR stays under 28 days. Newark also has its own local hotel tax.
View full Newark rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bloomfield | Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Ch. 433 | - |
| Annual Permit Fee | $250/year | - |
| Fire Inspection | $60 per unit (3-year re-inspection) | - |
| State Tax | N.J.S.A. 54:32D hotel/motel tax | N.J.S.A. 54:32D (6.625%) |
| Annual Permit | - | $250/year |
| Local Hotel Tax | - | Newark imposes additional local tax |
| Platform Collection | - | Airbnb/VRBO collect taxes |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bloomfield FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Bloomfield?
STR permit renewal fee: $250/year. Fire inspection fee: $60/unit (3-year cycle). NJ state hotel/motel tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) applies to all STR stays under 30 days.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Bloomfield?
Code: Ch. 433. Annual Permit Fee: $250/year. Fire Inspection: $60 per unit (3-year re-inspection). State Tax: N.J.S.A. 54:32D hotel/motel tax.
Newark FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Newark?
STR permit: $250/year. NJ state hotel/motel tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D, 6.625%) applies to all Newark STR stays under 28 days. Newark also has its own local hotel tax.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Newark?
Annual Permit: $250/year. State Tax: N.J.S.A. 54:32D (6.625%). Local Hotel Tax: Newark imposes additional local tax. Platform Collection: Airbnb/VRBO collect taxes.
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