Taxes & Fees: Cranford vs Plainfield
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Cranford, NJ and Plainfield, NJ?
Cranford and Plainfield have similar restriction levels.
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 →Plainfield, NJ
Union County
NJ Sales Tax of 6.625% applies to transient accommodations under 90 days. Municipal occupancy tax up to 3% may apply (N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1). Platforms auto-collect NJ state sales tax.
View full Plainfield rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Cranford | Plainfield |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Up to 3% occupancy (N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1) |
| Platform Collection | Airbnb/VRBO collect state tax | Airbnb/VRBO collect state tax |
| Transient Stay | Under 90 days triggers tax | Under 90 days triggers 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.
Plainfield FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Plainfield?
NJ Sales Tax of 6.625% applies to transient accommodations under 90 days. Municipal occupancy tax up to 3% may apply (N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1). Platforms auto-collect NJ state sales tax.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Plainfield?
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.
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