Short-term rental requirements.
Jersey City Code § 255-3
in effect§ 255-3. - Short-term rental requirements.
A. An initial application for a short-term rental permit must include the following information to be considered complete:
(1) The name, address, telephone number and email address of the owner(s) and, if applicable, designated person of record of the dwelling unit, pursuant to Subsection 255-2(G). If such owner is not a natural person, the application must include the names of all partners, officers and/or directors of any such entity, and their street address, email address and telephone numbers;
(2) The address of the proposed STR;
(3) A copy of the driver's license or State identification card of the owner and, if applicable, designated person pursuant to Subsection 255-2(G) of the proposed STRP confirming that identifying the proposed STRP is as the applicant's principal residence;
(4) The "Owner's Affidavit" acknowledging that he/she has received a copy of the Jersey City Short-term rental Ordinance, Jersey City Municipal Code Chapter 255 (the Ordinance) and that they have reviewed the Ordinance and understand its requirements;
(5) The "Short-term Rental Property Agent Certification" which includes the name, address, telephone number and email address of the short-term rental property agent, which shall constitute his /her seven-day a week, 24-hour a day contact information;
(6) The "Responsible Party Certification" which includes the name, address, telephone number and email address of the short-term rental property's responsible party, which shall constitute his/her seven-day a week, 24-hour a day contact information;
(7) Copies of the most recent, gas/electric and water bills for the owner's principal residential unit STRP;
(8) Proof of the owner's current ownership of the short-term rental dwelling;
(9) The number of all on-site parking spaces available. The owner shall certify that every effort will be made to avoid and/or mitigate issues with on-street parking in the neighborhood in which the STR is located, resulting from excessive vehicles generated by the STR; all renters of the STRP shall be limited to one vehicle per two occupants in the STRP;
(10) A "Municipal Court Compliance Certificate" which confirms proof of no outstanding fines or penalties with Jersey City Municipal Court; no violations of Jersey City's Code § 242-11A: Disturbing the Peace or N.J.S.A. 2C:33-12(a) and (b): Maintaining a Nuisance. All fines or penalties issued by the Municipal Court for the City of Jersey City for any past code violations relating to the STRP, the owner, and/or the responsible party, including penalties for failure to appear in Court, must be satisfied in full prior to the issuance of a short-term rental permit;
(11) Proof of no outstanding taxes, water and sewer charges;
(12) Proof of general liability insurance in a minimum amount of $500,000.00;
(13) Where the proposed STR is in a condominium association, homeowners association, or cooperative association, a copy of the Master Deed and Bylaws allowing for short-term rentals in that dwelling and/ or dwelling unit;
(14) Where the owner of the proposed STR is a corporate entity, a copy of the certificate of formation and operating agreement;
(15) Documentation indicating that the property has been inspected for compliance with the City's Fire Safety Regulations and Property Maintenance Code. Such inspections shall be valid for a period of three years; and
(16) A "Zoning Determination Letter" which verifies that the premises are not being occupied or used in violation of the City's Land Use Regulations and Zoning Ordinances in accordance with § 345-76(G).
(17) The STRP owner must also close any open construction permits for the STR unit prior to the issuance of a short-term rental permit. The Director may waive this requirement upon a determination that the ongoing permitted work or required work will not adversely impact transient occupants or detrimentally impact occupants' health and safety.
(18) The Director, shall have the authority to obtain additional information, as necessary, to achieve the objectives of this chapter.
B. Provided that the information contained within has not changed, a short-term rental permit renewal application shall include everything required by § 255-3(A) except:
(1) The "Owner's Affidavit;"
(2) The "Short-term Rental Property Agent Certification;"
(3) The "Responsible Party Certification;"
(4) A "Zoning Determination Letter."
[Added 6-25-2019 by Ord. No. 19-077; amended 6-11-2025 by Ord. No. 25-059]
Source: City of Jersey City, New Jersey, Code of the City of Jersey City (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nj/jersey_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH255SHRMRE_S255-3SHRMREREFetched: 11/1/2026