Taxes & Fees: Hackensack vs Paramus
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Hackensack, NJ and Paramus, NJ?
Hackensack has fewer restrictions than Paramus.
Hackensack, NJ
Bergen County
Hackensack short-term rental operators must collect New Jersey's 5% State Occupancy Fee plus 6.625% Sales Tax on transient stays under 90 days, plus a 3% Bergen County hotel tax where applicable.
View full Hackensack rules →Paramus, NJ
Bergen County
Paramus does not impose its own STR licensing fee or local occupancy tax because short-term rentals of 30 days or less are prohibited entirely under Chapter 322, Article II of the Borough Code (Ord. No. 2016-25). Any unlawful STR activity in Paramus is still subject to New Jersey state taxes administered under N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1 and N.J.S.A. 54:32B-3 when booked through a transient space marketplace: 6.625% State Sales Tax, 5% State Occupancy Fee, and the 3% Meadowlands Regional Hotel Use Assessment that applies in Bergen County.
View full Paramus rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Hackensack | Paramus |
|---|---|---|
| State Sales Tax | 6.625% | - |
| State Occupancy Fee | 5% | 5% (N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1) |
| Threshold | Stays under 90 days | - |
| Municipal Tax | None currently | - |
| Local STR Fee | - | None (STR is prohibited) |
| Local Authority | - | Paramus Code Ch. 322, Art. II (Ord. 2016-25) |
| NJ Sales Tax | - | 6.625% (N.J.S.A. 54:32B-3) |
| Meadowlands Regional Assessment | - | 3% (Bergen Co.) |
| Marketplace Collection | - | Airbnb remits state taxes |
| Max Local Fine | - | $1,250 per violation |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Hackensack FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Hackensack taxes automatically?
Airbnb collects the 6.625% sales tax and 5% state occupancy fee for most New Jersey listings. Direct bookings require the host to register and remit through the NJ Division of Taxation.
Is there a Hackensack hotel tax?
Hackensack does not currently impose a separate municipal hotel or occupancy tax, but state-level taxes still apply to qualifying transient stays.
Paramus FAQ
Do I need to register or pay a local fee to run an Airbnb in Paramus?
No, because Paramus does not allow short-term rentals at all. Chapter 322 Article II of the Borough Code prohibits any rental of a dwelling unit for 30 days or less for consideration. There is no Paramus STR registration, license, or municipal occupancy tax to pay because the use itself is unlawful.
If Airbnb collects New Jersey taxes automatically, am I in compliance?
No. Airbnb does collect and remit the 6.625% Sales Tax, 5% State Occupancy Fee, and 3% Meadowlands Regional Hotel Use Assessment for Bergen County stays under N.J.S.A. 54:32D and related laws, but tax collection by the platform does not authorize the rental. The underlying STR remains a prohibited use under Paramus Chapter 322 Article II and is subject to up to $1,250 per violation.
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