Taxes & Fees: Cranford vs Elizabeth
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Cranford, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ?
Cranford has fewer restrictions than Elizabeth.
Cranford, NJ
Union County
NJ Sales Tax of 6.625% applies to transient accommodations under 90 days statewide. Municipal occupancy tax up to 3% permitted (N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1). Platforms auto-collect NJ state sales tax.
View full Cranford rules →Elizabeth, NJ
Union County
STR hosts pay $200 annual license fee. NJ Sales Tax of 6.625% applies to stays under 90 days. Elizabeth imposes a 6% municipal hotel occupancy tax. Combined tax burden can reach 12.625% or more.
View full Elizabeth rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Cranford | Elizabeth |
|---|---|---|
| NJ Sales Tax | 6.625% (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) | 6.625% (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) |
| Municipal Tax | Up to 3% occupancy (N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1) | - |
| Platform Collection | Airbnb/VRBO collect state tax | Airbnb/VRBO collect state tax automatically |
| Transient Stay | Under 90 days triggers tax | - |
| Annual License | - | $200/year |
| Municipal Hotel Tax | - | 6% occupancy tax |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Cranford FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Union County?
NJ Sales Tax of 6.625% applies to transient accommodations under 90 days statewide. Municipal occupancy tax up to 3% permitted (N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1). Platforms auto-collect NJ state sales tax.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Union County?
NJ Sales Tax: 6.625% (N.J.S.A. 54:32D). Municipal Tax: Up to 3% occupancy (N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1). Platform Collection: Airbnb/VRBO collect state tax. Transient Stay: Under 90 days triggers tax.
Elizabeth FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Elizabeth?
STR hosts pay $200 annual license fee. NJ Sales Tax of 6.625% applies to stays under 90 days. Elizabeth imposes a 6% municipal hotel occupancy tax. Combined tax burden can reach 12.625% or more.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Elizabeth?
Annual License: $200/year. NJ Sales Tax: 6.625% (N.J.S.A. 54:32D). Municipal Hotel Tax: 6% occupancy tax. Platform Collection: Airbnb/VRBO collect state tax automatically.
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