Englewood vs Mahwah
How do permit requirements rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Mahwah, NJ?
Mahwah has fewer restrictions than Englewood.
Englewood, NJ
Bergen County
Englewood, NJ bans short-term rentals of dwelling units for 31 days or fewer when consideration is received, with very limited exceptions for unpaid house guests of the owner.
View full Englewood rules →Mahwah, NJ
Bergen County
Mahwah Township has not adopted a dedicated short-term rental licensing or permitting ordinance. Lodging uses in Mahwah are addressed through Chapter 24 (Zoning), which defines transient lodging accommodations as a hotel-type use rather than a single-family dwelling, and any rental of a dwelling shorter than 90 days is generally subject to the New Jersey Transient Accommodations Tax under N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1 and the State Sales and Use Tax Act, as amended by P.L. 2018, c. 49 and P.L. 2019, c. 235.
View full Mahwah rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Mahwah |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Rental Period | More than 31 days | - |
| Maximum Penalty | $1,250 per violation | - |
| Authorizing Ordinance | Ord. No. 23-09 | - |
| Code Section | Chapter 325, Article IX | - |
| Nuisance Status | Public nuisance per se | - |
| Local STR Ordinance | - | None adopted; default to Ch. 24 zoning |
| Zoning Code | - | Mahwah Code Ch. 24 (permissive use ordinance) |
| Lodging Use | - | 'Transient lodging accommodations' = hotel-type use; not a single-family use |
| Accessory Apartment Limits | - | Owner-occupied, max 3 occupants (Sec. 24-6.1(j)) |
| State Tax Trigger | - | Stays under 90 days = transient accommodation |
| Statutory Authority | - | N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1; P.L. 2018, c. 49; P.L. 2019, c. 235 |
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Englewood FAQ
Can I host on Airbnb or VRBO in Englewood?
No. Englewood prohibits rentals of 31 days or less for consideration. Short-term hosting on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO is unlawful regardless of the dwelling type.
Are unpaid guests allowed to stay short-term?
Yes. Members of the owner's housekeeping unit, such as unpaid house guests, may stay short-term without violating the ordinance, provided no consideration is received.
Is just listing a property online a violation?
Yes. Advertising, soliciting, or promoting a short-term rental in Englewood is independently unlawful, even if no booking actually occurs.
Mahwah FAQ
Does Mahwah require a short-term rental license?
Mahwah has not adopted a stand-alone short-term rental licensing ordinance. However, Chapter 24 is a permissive zoning code, so any rental that operates as a 'transient lodging accommodation' (hotel-type use) outside the zones where that use is permitted is not allowed. Hosts should confirm with the Zoning Officer before listing a property.
Do I have to collect New Jersey sales tax and occupancy fee on Airbnb stays?
Generally yes, for stays of fewer than 90 consecutive days. Under P.L. 2018, c. 49 and P.L. 2019, c. 235, transient accommodations are subject to the 6.625% Sales Tax and the 5% State Occupancy Fee, with marketplaces typically collecting on the host's behalf. Confirm registration and exemption details with the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
Can I rent my Mahwah accessory apartment on Airbnb?
Section 24-6.1(j) caps the apartment at three occupants and requires the principal building to be owner-occupied at all times. Operating it as a hotel-style transient lodging use is not permitted by Chapter 24, and any rental must still comply with state transient accommodation tax rules.
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