Taxes & Fees: Englewood vs Mahwah

Englewood requires every short-term rental to obtain a license under Chapter 325, Article IX (Ord. 23-09, adopted May 16, 2023): $250 initial application fee and $200 annual renewal. Stays of 89 days or less are subject to NJ Sales Tax (6.625%, N.J.S.A. 54:32B), the State Occupancy Fee (5%, N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1), and Englewood's 3% Municipal Occupancy Tax under Chapter 389 (authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1) - a combined 14.625% on the rent.

Short-term rentals in Mahwah booked through Airbnb, Vrbo, or other transient space marketplaces are subject to New Jersey's 6.625% Sales Tax, the 5% State Occupancy Fee under N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1, and Mahwah's local Municipal Occupancy Tax of up to 3%. Direct owner rentals are exempt unless the owner is a 'professionally managed' host with three or more units in New Jersey.