Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Lodi, NJ?
Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, FounderCurrent as of June 2026How this atlas is maintained
Short-term rentals are effectively banned in Lodi: it is unlawful to receive payment for renting any dwelling for 30 days or less (Ch. 420, Art. IV). Only rentals longer than 30 days are allowed.
The operator's read
Can I run a short-term rental in Lodi, NJ?
No go for nightly stays
The rule that closes it: Receiving consideration to offer/permit occupancy of a dwelling for 30 days or less is unlawful, and advertising it is also unlawful (Ord. 2018-17).
- Is there a legal way to rent short-term in Lodi?
- 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 Lodi. Confirm the specifics against the sources on this page before you rely on it.
What would you do with a property in Lodi?
Not for nightly stays. The compliant play in Lodi 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 Lodi
- Typical nightly rate
- $124 to $200
- Realized occupancy
- 41% to 79%
- Comparable listings
- 36
A mid-sized Bergen County market of about 36 comparable rentals, where realized occupancy runs from 41% at its winter low to 79% at its seasonal peak. Occupancy peaks around August; typical rates are roughly $132 a night across the local mix (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 Lodi
- Receiving consideration to offer/permit occupancy of a dwelling for 30 days or less is unlawful, and advertising it is also unlawful (Ord. 2018-17).
- No owner-occupied STR exception; unpaid household stays are unaffected.
- Borough-wide; violations are a public nuisance with fines reported up to $1,250 per day.
Sources: Borough of Lodi Code Ch. 420, Art. IV: Short-Term Rental Property (eCode360). 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 Lodi's rules?
We'll help you find out what's actually possible for your Lodi property, short-term, mid-term, or otherwise, and run it if it's a fit.
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