Real Estate
Newark Now Requires Permits For Airbnb, Other Short-Term Rentals
New Jersey's largest city has a new rule when it comes to "short-term rental" properties.
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey’s largest city is rolling out a new rule when it comes to “short-term rental” properties, including Airbnbs.
On Wednesday, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced that the city is now enforcing a municipal ordinance that requires property owners to obtain an annual permit for short-term rentals from the city’s engineering department. They can do so online here.
What is a “short-term rental?” According to the mayor’s office:
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“A short-term rental property (STRP) is a dwelling unit that is advertised for and/or used by transient occupants as guests for stays up to 28 continuous days. STRPs do not include rentals to the same occupant for more than 28 days, licensed bed and breakfast establishments, licensed rooming or boarding houses, hotels and motels.”
The city council passed an ordinance that cleared the pathway for the rule change last year. Notification about the ordinance will be included in water bills in the coming months, officials said.
“I’m happy that so many property owners in Newark choose to earn extra income while offering short-term rental hospitality to visitors experiencing our city’s attractions,” Baraka said. “Too many of them, however, neglect registration, which can result in their being cited for a violation.”
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“With registration fees set at $250, it’s penny-wise but pound-foolish to risk being fined up to $2,000 per violation, per day,” he added.
Dolores Martinez Wooden, director of the city’s Department of Engineering, said the new rules will help Newark as it expands its short-term rental market.
“Whether guests are staying for a show or a sporting event, it is important for short-term rental owners to register their properties and adhere to the highest standards of hospitality,” Wooden said.
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