Short-term rental permit rules in Elizabeth, NJ — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Elizabeth Ch. 5.90 requires an annual STR license ($200) from the Bureau of Central Licensing before listing or renting. Owner must provide rental certificate of occupancy, fire prevention certificate, proof of $500,000 liability insurance, and floor plans.
Under Ordinance 5424 (Ch. 5.90), property owners must obtain an annual short-term rental license from the Bureau of Central Licensing at 908-820-4182 or licensing@elizabethnj.org. Required documentation includes: rental certificate of occupancy from the Bureau of Planning and Zoning, fire prevention bureau certificate, proof of general liability insurance ($500,000 minimum), owner contact information, property address with block/lot/unit numbers, and floor plans showing sleeping rooms. STRs in buildings with more than four units are prohibited unless the owner is present and the condo association approves.
Fines up to $2,000 for operating without a permit.
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