Taxes & Fees: Fort Lee vs Teaneck
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Fort Lee, NJ and Teaneck, NJ?
Teaneck has fewer restrictions than Fort Lee.
Fort Lee, NJ
Bergen County
Fort Lee bans short-term rentals of 30 days or less for consideration under Borough Code Chapter 321, Article V (Short-Term Rental Property), so the Borough does not run an STR registration program and charges no STR-specific permit fee or local occupancy tax. Because the underlying use is unlawful at the local level, the New Jersey state framework for transient accommodations under N.J.S.A. 54:32D (State Occupancy Fee) and the Sales and Use Tax Act at N.J.S.A. 54:32B-3 has no compliant pathway for a Fort Lee property, and a host who collects consideration violates the Borough Code regardless of state-tax registration.
View full Fort Lee rules →Teaneck, NJ
Bergen County
Teaneck regulates short-term rentals under Township Code Chapter 23 (Lodging Places Other Than Hotels/Motels), as adopted by Ordinance No. 31-2023 on September 5, 2023, which requires every short-term rental to be licensed by the Township Health Officer with a non-refundable application/registration fee of $500 plus inspection fees set in Appendix III of Chapter 2. On top of any local fee, a Teaneck STR is subject to the New Jersey 5% State Occupancy Fee (N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1), the 6.625% State Sales Tax on transient accommodations (N.J.S.A. 54:32B-3), and the Township's 3% Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax under Chapter 15A (Ord. 3778; amended by Ord. 31-2023).
View full Teaneck rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fort Lee | Teaneck |
|---|---|---|
| Local Status | Short-term rentals under 30 days for consideration are PROHIBITED | - |
| Governing Code | Fort Lee Borough Code Ch. 321, Art. V (Short-Term Rental Property) | Teaneck Code Ch. 23 (Ord. 31-2023, 9/5/2023) |
| Local STR Permit Fee | None - no permit program (use is banned) | - |
| Local Occupancy Tax | None imposed by the Borough | 3% under Teaneck Code Ch. 15A |
| NJ State Sales Tax (transient) | 6.625% under N.J.S.A. 54:32B-3 (where lawful) | - |
| NJ State Occupancy Fee | 5% under N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1 (where lawful) | 5% under N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1 |
| Permitted Without Fee | Unpaid stays by owner's household (no consideration) | - |
| Maximum Civil Penalty | Up to $1,250 per day of violation | - |
| Local License Required | - | Yes - issued by Township Health Officer |
| Application/Registration Fee | - | $500 non-refundable |
| Inspection Fees | - | Per Appendix III, Chapter 2 of Township Code |
| NJ State Sales Tax | - | 6.625% under N.J.S.A. 54:32B-3 |
| Transient Threshold | - | Stays under 90 consecutive days are taxable |
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Fort Lee FAQ
Can I list my Fort Lee home on Airbnb or Vrbo?
No. Borough Code Chapter 321, Article V prohibits renting any dwelling or portion of a dwelling in Fort Lee for 30 days or less for any form of consideration, and also bans advertising, soliciting, or promoting such rentals. The Borough does not issue any permit that would make this lawful.
Does Fort Lee charge a short-term rental permit fee or hotel occupancy tax?
No. Because Article V prohibits short-term rentals outright, the Borough has no STR permit program and imposes no local occupancy tax. The 5% New Jersey State Occupancy Fee under N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1 and the 6.625% sales tax on transient accommodations under the Sales and Use Tax Act apply only to lawful transient stays elsewhere in the state.
What is the penalty if I rent my place for under 30 days anyway?
Each day of rental, advertising, or solicitation is a separate violation, with civil penalties up to $1,250 per day. Enforcement is by the Building Code Official, Fire Official, Health Department, and other Code Officials, and any violation is declared a public nuisance under Article V.
Teaneck FAQ
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.
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