Taxes & Fees: Mahwah vs Paramus
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Mahwah, NJ and Paramus, NJ?
Mahwah has fewer restrictions than Paramus.
Mahwah, NJ
Bergen County
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.
View full Mahwah 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 | Mahwah | Paramus |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| 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) |
| State Occupancy Fee | - | 5% (N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1) |
| 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.
Mahwah FAQ
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.
Compare other topics
See how Mahwah and Paramus compare on other ordinance categories.
Want to add a third city?
Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.
Open Comparison Tool