Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Bloomingdale, NJ?
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Bloomingdale has no short-term rental ordinance: the borough code contains no STR permit scheme, day cap, owner-occupancy rule, or ban on rentals under 30 days. Standard landlord rules still apply to any rental, including landlord-tenant registration for non-owner-occupied 1 or 2 family rentals ($150 per unit annually), a $20 insurance registration, and lead-safe paint inspection. Because the code is silent on sub-30-day stays, we recommend confirming your specific address with the borough before listing.
What the rules say in Bloomingdale
- No short-term rental regulation exists anywhere in the Borough Code: full-text searches of eCode360 BL0149 for "short-term rental" and "transient" return no STR, transient-rental, or Airbnb provisions, and the code's table of contents has no rental/STR chapter beyond the general provisions below.
- Sec. 11-6 (Rental Dwelling Units) requires every rented housing space to be registered with the Code Official on a landlord-tenant registration form; fees per the codified text are $150 initial registration per housing space, $100 re-registration upon change of occupancy or inception of a new tenancy, and a $150 annual registration fee. "Housing space" excludes hotels, motels, and established guesthouses.
- Borough website (Rental Property in Bloomingdale page): landlord registration is required only for non-owner-occupied 1 or 2 family rentals at $150 per unit annually; insurance registration ($20 plus proof of liability insurance) is required for all rentals (Ch. 27); lead-based paint inspection is required for rental dwellings (Sec. 15-19).
- Zoning Chapter 92 contains no short-term rental provisions; Sec. 92-21A only sets physical standards for hotels, motels and similar uses (minimum 150 sq ft per occupancy unit, bedroom plus bathroom, guest-only retail, shielded lighting).
- No recently adopted uncodified ordinance addresses STRs: the New Laws list through Ord. No. 7-2026 (adopted May 5, 2026) covers salaries, traffic, affordable housing, retaining walls, and games-of-chance licensing only.
Sources: Borough of Bloomingdale Code, table of contents (eCode360 BL0149); Bloomingdale Borough Code Sec. 11-6, Rental Dwelling Units (registration and fees); Bloomingdale Borough Code Ch. 92 Art. V, Sec. 92-21 Residential and agricultural uses; hotels and motels; Bloomingdale Borough Code, New Laws (uncodified ordinances through Ord. 7-2026); Borough of Bloomingdale official website, Rental Property in Bloomingdale. Last reviewed 2026-07.
How short-term rentals are regulated in New Jersey
- New Jersey has no single statewide short-term-rental ban. Instead, each municipality sets its own rules through local ordinances, which is why neighboring Bergen towns can differ completely.
- Statewide, short-term rentals are generally subject to NJ Sales Tax and the State Occupancy Fee (and, in some areas, local taxes) on stays under 90 days, unless booked through certain channels that collect on the host's behalf.
- Common municipal controls include registration or permits, owner-occupancy requirements, minimum-stay rules, caps on rental nights, and zoning limits on which districts allow short-term use.
- Rules change. An ordinance can be added or amended at any time. Always confirm the current rule with the municipality before listing.
Bloomingdale short-term-rental FAQ
Can I run a short-term rental (Airbnb) in Bloomingdale, NJ?
Bloomingdale has no short-term rental ordinance: the borough code contains no STR permit scheme, day cap, owner-occupancy rule, or ban on rentals under 30 days. Standard landlord rules still apply to any rental, including landlord-tenant registration for non-owner-occupied 1 or 2 family rentals ($150 per unit annually), a $20 insurance registration, and lead-safe paint inspection. Because the code is silent on sub-30-day stays, we recommend confirming your specific address with the borough before listing.
Do I need a permit or registration to run an STR in Bloomingdale?
Sec. 11-6 (Rental Dwelling Units) requires every rented housing space to be registered with the Code Official on a landlord-tenant registration form; fees per the codified text are $150 initial registration per housing space, $100 re-registration upon change of occupancy or inception of a new tenancy, and a $150 annual registration fee. "Housing space" excludes hotels, motels, and established guesthouses.
What taxes apply to a short-term rental in Bloomingdale, New Jersey?
Short-term stays in New Jersey are generally subject to NJ Sales Tax and the State Occupancy Fee (plus any local fees), unless collected for you by the booking platform. A tax professional can confirm what applies to your property.
Can Palisade Stays manage a short-term rental in Bloomingdale?
Palisade Stays launches and runs short-term rentals for owners end to end. Where a short-term rental works in Bloomingdale, we can handle setup, listing, guest operations, and turnovers. Start with a quick property-fit assessment.
Thinking about a short-term rental in Bloomingdale?
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