Despite the STR ban, any taxable STR activity in Union City is subject to NJ state hotel/motel taxes (N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1): 6.625% sales tax + 5% state occupancy fee + applicable local hotel tax. Platforms collect and remit these automatically for listed properties.
New Jersey state law (N.J.S.A. 54:32D-1) imposes a hotel/motel occupancy tax on all short-term stays regardless of local bans. NJ imposes a 6.625% state sales tax plus a 5% state occupancy fee on STR stays. Union City may also impose a local hotel occupancy tax. Even operators in violation of local STR bans must report and remit these taxes if they collect payment. Major platforms like Airbnb collect and remit applicable taxes automatically. Operators who use unregistered means to collect STR income may face both local enforcement and state/federal tax liability.
Failure to collect/remit state occupancy taxes: NJ state tax penalties. Local STR ban violation: city enforcement plus tax liability.
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Union City prohibits noise nuisances under Article IV of its municipal code. Yelling, shouting, and amplified music are restricted between 8 PM and 10 AM or ...
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Union City restricts construction under Chapter 426 (Building Construction Standards). Construction is prohibited outside of permitted hours, which begin at ...
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Union City prohibits nuisance animal noise under its municipal code. Habitually barking or howling dogs that disturb neighbors are subject to animal control ...
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Blocking driveways is prohibited in Union City. Vehicles blocking private driveway access are subject to ticketing and towing. Given Union City's density, of...
Union City, NJ
Union City's extreme density and comprehensive permit parking program make RV and oversized vehicle parking essentially impossible on public streets. UCPA re...
Union City, NJ
Union City Parking Authority (UCPA) operates the Residential Permit Parking Program. Parking between 9:30 PM and 8 AM requires a valid permit. Resident permi...
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