Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Ocean County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredMin Stay: 7
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
7Min. Night Stay
416 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual (seasonal license expires December 31 of year issued; annual license expires December 31 of third year or change of tenant)
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay7
Density / Distance Cap416 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • STRs prohibited Sept 30 - May 15; minimum 7-night rentals permitted May 15 - Sept 30 only

Official Sources

pointpleasantbeach.org/168/Rental-Properties
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Point Pleasant Beach?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Point Pleasant Beach?

Yes — Point Pleasant Beach sets a minimum stay of 7 nights.

Where do these Point Pleasant Beach short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Point Pleasant Beach'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 Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, or New Jersey authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.