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New Brunswick vs Perth Amboy

How do taxes & fees rules compare between New Brunswick, NJ and Perth Amboy, NJ?

New Brunswick and Perth Amboy have similar restriction levels.

New Brunswick, NJ

Middlesex County

Some Restrictions

STR hosts in New Brunswick must collect NJ hotel/motel occupancy tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) and NJ sales tax (6.625%). NJ Occupancy Fee (5%) also applies. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit state taxes.

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Perth Amboy, NJ

Middlesex County

Some Restrictions

New Jersey imposes a 6.625% sales tax on transient accommodations. Perth Amboy also collects a 5% hotel/motel occupancy fee on short-term rentals.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactNew BrunswickPerth Amboy
NJ Hotel TaxN.J.S.A. 54:32D-
NJ Sales Tax6.625%-
NJ Occupancy Fee5%-
PlatformsAirbnb/VRBO collect/remit NJ state taxes-
NJ sales tax-6.625% on transient rentals (N.J.S.A. 54:32B)
Municipal occupancy fee-5% hotel/motel fee
Permit renewal-Annual — permit number displayed in all ads
Record-keeping-Required for tax compliance

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

New Brunswick FAQ

What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in New Brunswick?

STR hosts in New Brunswick must collect NJ hotel/motel occupancy tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) and NJ sales tax (6.625%). NJ Occupancy Fee (5%) also applies. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit state taxes.

How much is the short-term rental license fee in New Brunswick?

NJ Hotel Tax: N.J.S.A. 54:32D. NJ Sales Tax: 6.625%. NJ Occupancy Fee: 5%. Platforms: Airbnb/VRBO collect/remit NJ state taxes.

Perth Amboy FAQ

What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Perth Amboy?

New Jersey imposes a 6.625% sales tax on transient accommodations. Perth Amboy also collects a 5% hotel/motel occupancy fee on short-term rentals.

How much is the short-term rental license fee in Perth Amboy?

NJ sales tax: 6.625% on transient rentals (N.J.S.A. 54:32B). Municipal occupancy fee: 5% hotel/motel fee. Permit renewal: Annual — permit number displayed in all ads. Record-keeping: Required for tax compliance.

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