Short-term-rental rules
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Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, FounderCurrent as of June 2026How this atlas is maintained
Short-term rentals are effectively banned in Englewood: it is unlawful to rent, offer, or even advertise any dwelling for occupancy of 31 days or less for payment (Ord. 23-09). Only rentals of more than 31 days are permitted.
The operator's read
Can I run a short-term rental in Englewood, NJ?
No go for nightly stays
The rule that closes it: Renting for 31 days or less for consideration is unlawful (§ 325-64(A)); lawful occupancy requires a rental period of more than 31 days.
- Is there a legal way to rent short-term in Englewood?
- Most ordinances of this kind restrict stays under 30 nights and leave longer furnished rentals alone, so a 30-plus-night rental is usually the compliant route in Englewood. Confirm the specifics against the sources on this page before you rely on it.
What would you do with a property in Englewood?
Not for nightly stays. The compliant play in Englewood is a furnished rental of 30 nights or more, which most ordinances of this kind leave open, and which we can set up and run. If you are buying specifically to run nightly stays, buy somewhere else.
Market snapshot
What a short-term rental earns in Englewood
- Typical nightly rate
- $259 to $300
- Realized occupancy
- 40% to 71%
- Comparable listings
- 82
Higher rates and larger homes, a touch more seasonal, rewarding space and a professional setup aimed at families and longer corporate stays. Occupancy peaks around August; typical rates are roughly $259 for a two-bedroom and $300 for a three-bedroom (market median).
Approximate market ranges from PriceLabs neighborhood data (July 2026), not a guarantee and not specific to any one property. See the full Northern NJ market report.
What the rules say in Englewood
- Renting for 31 days or less for consideration is unlawful (§ 325-64(A)); lawful occupancy requires a rental period of more than 31 days.
- No owner-occupied carve-out for paid stays; only non-paying house guests of the owner's household are allowed (§ 325-65).
- Even advertising or soliciting a prohibited short-term rental is unlawful (§ 325-66).
- Violations are a public nuisance with civil penalties up to $1,250 per day (§ 325-67).
Sources: City of Englewood Ord. 23-09: Short-Term Rentals (official PDF). Last reviewed 2026-06.
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.
Navigating Englewood's rules?
We'll help you find out what's actually possible for your Englewood property, short-term, mid-term, or otherwise, and run it if it's a fit.
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