Toms River, NJ Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Parking required
- One on-premises space for tenant
- Applies to
- Single-room rentals only
- Minimum tenancy
- One month
- Section
- § 335-41B(11)
Summary
Toms River Township allows renting a single room in a home short-term only if the property provides one on-premises parking space for the tenant's vehicle, among other conditions.
There is sufficient space on the subject property to lawfully provide one on-premises parking space for the tenant's vehicle.
§ 335-42. Commercial rentals. The lease or rental of any dwelling for commercial or corporate purposes is prohibited.
§ 335-43. Rentals of amenities. The lease or rental, for any purpose, of any amenity, feature, accessory, or appurtenance to or associated with a dwelling is prohibited.
§ 335-44. Advertisement. The print, electronic, or Internet advertisement of any rental that is prohibited by or fails to comply with the provisions of this article or any other applicable provision of the Township Code is prohibited.
§ 335-45. Enforcement. [Amended 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 4799-24] The Bureau of Property Maintenance and the Police Department are empowered to enforce this article.
§ 335-46. Violations and penalties.
A. Every person convicted of a violation of a provision of this article shall be subject to the maximum fines and penalties established under N.J.S.A. 40:49-5 and 40:69A-29, and any subsequent amendments thereto.
B. Each and every day a violation of this article persists shall constitute a separate violation.
C. To the extent the conduct prohibited under this article also violates other provisions of the Township Code, those violations constitute separate offenses subject to additional fines and penalties as prescribed.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4954830; v33 updated 2026-04-22; through 04-22-2026).
Full Breakdown
Toms River Township Code Article VI generally bans renting a dwelling, or any part of it, for terms under 30 days. Section 335-41 carves out a narrow exception for renting a single room to one tenant, but only if every listed condition is met: including that 'there is sufficient space on the subject property to lawfully provide one on-premises parking space for the tenant's vehicle.' The room rental must also run at least one month, and the dwelling must remain owner-occupied year-round.
Violations & Fines
Room rentals lacking on-site tenant parking, or violating any other § 335-41 condition, are treated as unauthorized short-term rentals; owners face maximum municipal fines under N.J.S.A. 40:49-5 and 40:69A-29, plus certificate revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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