Permit Requirements: Edison vs New Brunswick

Does Edison have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance?

Not as of May 2026. Edison Township has not codified a separate STR or vacation-rental chapter. Whole-house and room-share rentals are handled under the general rental framework in Code Chapter 17 (Housing), which requires registration with the Township Clerk, a March 1 to February 28 rental license, and a Rental Re-Occupancy Inspection by the Edison Division of Health before each new tenant occupies the unit. Operators should also obtain a zoning determination from Planning and Zoning before listing because Chapter 37 controls whether transient lodging is permitted in the underlying district.

What do I need to operate an Airbnb in Edison today?

Three steps: (1) register the rental with the Edison Township Clerk under Chapter 17 and obtain the March 1 to February 28 rental license; (2) before each new occupancy, apply for a Rental Re-Occupancy Inspection through the Edison Division of Health and obtain the Rental Certificate of Approval; (3) confirm with Planning and Zoning that short-stay rental of the dwelling is a permitted use in the underlying Chapter 37 zoning district. Operators must also register with the New Jersey Division of Taxation to collect and remit the State Occupancy Fee and the Edison Municipal Occupancy Tax on stays of fewer than 90 days at unhosted properties.

What happens if I rent without registering?

Operating an unregistered rental in Edison exposes the owner to Municipal Court penalties under Chapter 17 of $200 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense, and the Chapter 1 §1-5 maximum for any subsequent offense. Occupying a unit without the Rental Certificate of Approval issued at the Health Division re-occupancy inspection is a separate violation enforceable independently.

Do I need a permit to list my property on Airbnb in New Brunswick?

New Brunswick does not appear to have a dedicated STR ordinance as of 2024. The city has an active Rent Control ordinance. Landlords operating STRs should verify current zoning allowance and any registration requirements with the city.

What are the short-term rental registration requirements in New Brunswick?

Dedicated STR Ordinance: None identified as of 2024. Zoning Compliance: Verify under Title 17. State Tax: NJ hotel/motel occupancy tax applies. Contact: New Brunswick Planning & Development.