Taxes & Fees: Fair Lawn vs Teaneck

Does Fair Lawn charge a hotel or occupancy tax?

Fair Lawn does not impose a separate municipal occupancy tax, but New Jersey state sales tax and the State Occupancy Fee apply to short-term stays of fewer than 90 days.

What local fees does a short-term rental owner pay?

Owners pay annual rental registration and inspection fees set by the borough. Amounts are listed in the fee schedule and paid to the Borough Clerk.

How much does a Teaneck short-term rental license cost?

Chapter 23 requires a non-refundable application/registration fee of $500 paid to the Health Officer, plus inspection and re-inspection fees set in Appendix III of Chapter 2 of the Township Code. The license must be renewed; contact the Health Department for the current renewal schedule.

What state and local taxes apply to an Airbnb in Teaneck?

A transient stay (under 90 consecutive days) is subject to New Jersey's 6.625% Sales Tax on transient accommodations (N.J.S.A. 54:32B-3), the 5% State Occupancy Fee (N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1), and Teaneck's 3% Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax under Township Code Chapter 15A. Tax collection by Airbnb or Vrbo does not eliminate the local licensing requirement.

Do platform-collected taxes from Airbnb satisfy Teaneck's tax obligations?

Marketplace collection of New Jersey state-administered taxes does not relieve the operator from obtaining the Chapter 23 license or from making sure the 3% Teaneck local occupancy tax under Chapter 15A is properly remitted; check with the Township and the platform's tax-collection terms before each season.