Cape May Point, New Jersey

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cape May County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 per unit if purchased on or before April 30th; $300 per unit thereafter
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 15, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Cape May Point, New Jersey

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Cape May Point, New Jersey are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 per unit if purchased on ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Cape May Point, New Jersey?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Cape May Point, New Jersey.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Cape May Point?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $200 per unit if purchased on .

Where do these Cape May Point short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Cape May Point's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Cape May Point, Cape May County, or New Jersey authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.