Short-term rentals in New Jersey local government
What New Jersey city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
12 New Jersey meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Jersey with the most short-term rentals activity
- Wallington, NJ (4)
- Passaic, NJ (4)
- Princeton, NJ (2)
- Clifton, NJ (1)
- Ventnor City, NJ (1)
Latest matching meetings
Council to vote on short-term rental rules, police amendments, and safety sticks
The Mayor and Council will consider adopting three ordinances on second reading: one amending short-term rental regulations (2026-12), one updating contracted off-duty employment (2026-13), and one revising the police department code (2026-14). A fourth ordinance (2026-15) to add a safety sticks code will be…
Council to introduce ordinances on short-term rentals, police, off-duty employment
The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a caucus/work session to consider a consent agenda and introduce three ordinances. The consent agenda includes authorizing payment No. 5 to Daskal LLC for municipal building alterations and a change order. The ordinances would amend rules on short-term rentals, contracted…
Board to consider ordinance allowing short-term rentals citywide
The Planning Board will hear a preliminary investigation of an area in need of rehabilitation for Block 3256. It will review three development applications: three-family houses on Katherine Avenue, a 4‑story mixed‑use building on Broadway, and a minor subdivision on 8th Street. The Board will also vote on an ordinance…
Council to vote on permitting short-term rentals in all zoning districts
The City Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including zoning changes for short-term rentals and a redevelopment plan for 185 Lexington Avenue. The body will also consider entertainment license renewals and several municipal contracts.
Board reviews ordinance amendment to allow short‑term rentals citywide
The Passaic Planning Board will meet virtually on Feb. 4, 2026 to discuss several land‑use items. New business includes a consistency review of an ordinance amendment that would permit short‑term rentals in all zoning districts and a redevelopment plan for 185 Lexington Avenue. The board will also consider multiple…
Council considers short-term rental regulations and $800K police vehicle bond
The council will vote on a second-reading ordinance to regulate short-term rentals and a bond ordinance to purchase police vehicles. Other actions include approval of budget transfers, a sidewalk repair cost-share program, and several contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for the short-term rental ordinance.
Passaic Council considers short-term rental permits and occupancy tax
The City Council will hold a final hearing on amending the Market Street Redevelopment Plan. The body is also introducing ordinances to permit short-term rental units in all zoning districts and establish a corresponding occupancy tax.
Public hearing on short-term rental ordinance with occupancy tax
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and possible adoption of an ordinance regulating short-term rentals and imposing an occupancy tax. They will also introduce ordinances updating lane use reservations and setting salaries for municipal personnel. Several resolutions authorizing contracts for transit…
Council to introduce ordinance regulating short-term rentals and imposing occupancy tax
The Princeton Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance revising the minor site plan definition and introduce ordinances on tree removal permits and short-term rentals with an occupancy tax. Resolutions include authorizing a redevelopment investigation at 27 Franklin Avenue and 101 Walnut Lane…
Wallington Council to consider flood hazard maps and short-term rental rules
The Mayor and Council will discuss updating the borough's flood hazard maps and designating a floodplain administrator. The body is also deciding on amendments to the fire department and short-term rental codes.
Council to introduce $1.05M bond for new public school site
The Wallington Mayor and Council will hold a caucus work session on May 8, 2025. They will swear in a new council member, vote on a consent agenda of routine resolutions, and introduce several ordinances including a $1,050,000 bond to acquire land for a new public school and amendments to fire department and…
Commission to vote on $143K water tower repair, hire three firefighters
The Ventnor City Commission will vote on hiring three firefighters and administering their oaths, and consider a consent agenda of 21 resolutions. Key items include a $143,000 contract for Surrey Avenue water tower repair, a $27,750 contract for lead service line replacement Phase I, and a contract for short-term…