Taxes & Fees: Irvington vs Newark
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Irvington, NJ and Newark, NJ?
Irvington has fewer restrictions than Newark.
Irvington, NJ
Essex County
NJ state hotel/motel occupancy tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) applies to all STR stays under 30 days in Irvington. Rental registration fees apply under Ch. 467. Superintendent license: $150 for 5+ unit buildings.
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Essex County
STR permit: $250/year. NJ state hotel/motel tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D, 6.625%) applies to all Newark STR stays under 28 days. Newark also has its own local hotel tax.
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| Fact | Irvington | Newark |
|---|---|---|
| State Tax | N.J.S.A. 54:32D (hotel/motel tax) | N.J.S.A. 54:32D (6.625%) |
| Rental Registration | Required annually — Ch. 467 | - |
| Superintendent License | $150 (5+ unit buildings) | - |
| Violations | $100/$500/$1,000 escalating fines | - |
| Annual Permit | - | $250/year |
| Local Hotel Tax | - | Newark imposes additional local tax |
| Platform Collection | - | Airbnb/VRBO collect taxes |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Irvington FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Irvington?
NJ state hotel/motel occupancy tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) applies to all STR stays under 30 days in Irvington. Rental registration fees apply under Ch. 467. Superintendent license: $150 for 5+ unit buildings.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Irvington?
State Tax: N.J.S.A. 54:32D (hotel/motel tax). Rental Registration: Required annually — Ch. 467. Superintendent License: $150 (5+ unit buildings). Violations: $100/$500/$1,000 escalating fines.
Newark FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Newark?
STR permit: $250/year. NJ state hotel/motel tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D, 6.625%) applies to all Newark STR stays under 28 days. Newark also has its own local hotel tax.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Newark?
Annual Permit: $250/year. State Tax: N.J.S.A. 54:32D (6.625%). Local Hotel Tax: Newark imposes additional local tax. Platform Collection: Airbnb/VRBO collect taxes.
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