6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Hudson County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Short-term rental (STR) registration is regulated by Hudson County's individual municipalities, not the county government. Jersey City, Hoboken, and Union City each have their own STR licensing requirements. The county does not issue STR permits. New Jersey's 2018 hotel/motel occupancy tax law (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) applies to STRs statewide.
Short-term rental guests in Hudson County are subject to the same municipal noise ordinances as any other resident or visitor. No county-level noise rules specifically targeting STR guests exist. STR operators are responsible for ensuring guest compliance with local noise ordinances, which can result in fines and permit revocation.
Short-term rental operators in Hudson County must collect and remit New Jersey's hotel and motel occupancy tax under N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1 et seq. (6.625% NJ sales tax applies to rentals of 90 days or fewer). Hudson County does not levy a separate county STR tax, but municipalities may impose additional local occupancy taxes. Major platforms collect these taxes automatically.
Short-term rental parking in Hudson County is governed by municipal parking regulations. Given the extreme density of Hudson County — one of the most densely populated counties in the US — parking is highly restricted throughout the county. No county-level STR parking rules exist; municipalities regulate parking for all residents and guests.
Jersey City Chapter 255 caps short-term rental occupancy at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests per unit. Hoboken bans most STRs outright. Union City has no formal STR program. Exceeding caps triggers permit revocation in Jersey City.
Jersey City Chapter 255 requires STR hosts to carry at least $500,000 in liability insurance. Hoboken STR permit holders need comparable coverage. Standard homeowner policies generally exclude STR activity, so a commercial rider or dedicated STR policy is required. Proof of coverage is required at permit issuance and renewal.
4 cities in Hudson County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
12 verified rules • Host Platform Liability, Host Presence Rule
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
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