Bergen County does not issue countywide short-term rental permits. Each of Bergen County's 70 municipalities regulates Airbnb, VRBO, and other short-term rentals through local zoning ordinances, registration requirements, and rental certificates of occupancy.
Short-term rental permitting in Bergen County is handled at the municipal level, not the county. Towns such as Fort Lee, Hackensack, Englewood, and Ridgewood each maintain their own rules under N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.12m authority. Most municipalities require a rental certificate of occupancy under the New Jersey Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A) for any rental under 175 days. The state requires hosts to register with the Division of Taxation when collecting accommodations through online marketplaces. Operators must check their specific municipal code for zoning permission, registration fees, inspection requirements, and any outright bans on transient rentals.
Violations of municipal STR rules typically result in fines from $250 to $2,000 per offense, plus possible loss of certificate of occupancy.
See how other cities in Bergen County handle permit requirements.
See how Garfield's permit requirements rules stack up against other locations.
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