STR permit fee specified in East Orange Ch. 228, §228-3 (nonrefundable annual fee; exact amount in code). NJ state hotel/motel tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) applies to all STR stays under 30 days.
East Orange STR hosts must collect NJ Sales Tax (6.625%) on transient accommodations under 90 days. Municipalities may impose an additional occupancy tax up to 3% (N.J.S.A. 40:48F-1). Tourism district assessments may add further charges in designated areas. Major platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) auto-collect NJ Sales Tax. Hosts booking directly must register with NJ Division of Taxation and file sales tax returns. Annual rental license fees also apply in many municipalities.
Non-remittance: back taxes + 5 to 25% penalty + interest. NJ Division of Taxation audit authority. Willful evasion: criminal charges.
East Orange, NJ
East Orange Ch. 184 (Noise Pollution) prohibits unreasonably loud noise disturbing residents. General nuisance-based standard; no single specific quiet-hours...
East Orange, NJ
East Orange Ch. 184 prohibits noise from animals that unreasonably disturbs residents. Animal control enforced by the city under NJ state animal laws (N.J.S....
East Orange, NJ
Machinery and construction activity near residential buildings restricted to 7 a.m.–6 p.m. under East Orange Ch. 184. After-hours work requires a temporary p...
East Orange, NJ
No local aircraft noise ordinance in East Orange. Newark Liberty International Airport is ~4 miles away. Aircraft noise is federally preempted under FAA auth...
East Orange, NJ
Heavy commercial vehicles are restricted from parking overnight in East Orange residential zones under zoning code (Land Use Ordinance Ch. 51) and state traf...
East Orange, NJ
East Orange's density makes long-term RV and trailer parking impractical. No specific RV ordinance found, but commercial and residential parking rules effect...
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