Newark Ch. 18:14 (amended Dec. 2023, enforced Sept. 2024) requires annual STR registration via newarknjstr.munirevs.com. The $250 permit fee covers application, inspection, and GovOS listing verification. Owner-occupied only.
Newark Ch. 18:14 (amended December 20, 2023, with enforcement beginning September 4, 2024) establishes a mandatory STR registration system. Hosts must apply through the GovOS portal at newarknjstr.munirevs.com and pay a $250 annual permit fee. Requirements include: proof of principal residence (utility bills, tax records), valid government ID, floor plan showing bedrooms, proof of $500,000 liability insurance naming the City as additional insured, consent to annual fire safety and property maintenance inspections, no outstanding code violations or tax liens, and HOA/condo approval letter if applicable. Two-family properties require the other unit to also be owner-occupied. The permit number must be displayed on all listing platforms. GovOS software monitors platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo to identify unlicensed listings.
Operating without a permit subject to fines and enforcement action. Unlicensed listings identified via GovOS monitoring.
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