Short-term rental permit rules in Newark, NJ — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Newark Ch. 18:14 (amended Dec. 2023) requires an annual STR permit from the Dept. of Engineering ($250) before listing or renting. Owner must live in the unit as principal residence. GovOS enforcement software tracks unlicensed STRs.
Newark Ch. 18:14 (amended December 20, 2023, enforced from September 4, 2024) requires annual STR permits issued by the Department of Engineering. Application at newarknjstr.munirevs.com. STR must be owner's principal residence. Prohibited in HOAs that ban STRs and in two-family properties where the other unit is not owner-occupied. Condominiums need association approval letter. Annual fire safety and property maintenance inspections required. No open code or tax violations allowed.
Operating without permit subject to enforcement. Two police call limit in prior 2 years.
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