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.
Jersey City requires a minimum of $500,000 in liability insurance for every permitted short-term rental under Chapter 255, with proof submitted as part of the application or renewal with Housing Preservation. Standard New Jersey homeowner policies typically exclude any 'business use' including short-term lodging, so a dedicated STR commercial policy or a short-term rental endorsement is usually required. Airbnb's AirCover Host Liability Insurance ($1M) may be accepted on a platform-specific basis but does not substitute for proof of an owner-procured policy at permit renewal. Hoboken and Union City defer more to the NJ hotel/motel occupancy tax framework (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) and Certificate of Occupancy requirements but still expect hosts to maintain adequate coverage for guest injuries and property damage. Lapsed coverage is grounds for immediate permit suspension in Jersey City.
Jersey City: operating without proof of insurance — permit denied or suspended until coverage is documented. A claim arising while uninsured exposes the host to personal liability that homeowner policies will not cover. Fraudulent insurance submissions can trigger permit revocation and separate municipal charges.
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