Taxes & Fees: East Orange vs Newark
How do taxes & fees rules compare between East Orange, NJ and Newark, NJ?
East Orange has fewer restrictions than Newark.
East Orange, NJ
Essex County
STR permit fee specified in East Orange Ch. 228, §228-3 (nonrefundable annual fee; exact amount in code). NJ state hotel/motel tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) applies to all STR stays under 30 days.
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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 | East Orange | Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Ch. 228, §228-3 | - |
| Permit Fee | Nonrefundable annual fee (see §228-3) | - |
| State Tax | N.J.S.A. 54:32D hotel/motel tax | N.J.S.A. 54:32D (6.625%) |
| Rent Control | Ch. 218 rent control may apply | - |
| Annual Permit | - | $250/year |
| Local Hotel Tax | - | Newark imposes additional local tax |
| Platform Collection | - | Airbnb/VRBO collect taxes |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
East Orange FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in East Orange?
STR permit fee specified in East Orange Ch. 228, §228-3 (nonrefundable annual fee; exact amount in code). 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 East Orange?
Code: Ch. 228, §228-3. Permit Fee: Nonrefundable annual fee (see §228-3). State Tax: N.J.S.A. 54:32D hotel/motel tax. Rent Control: Ch. 218 rent control may apply.
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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