Princeton, New Jersey

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Mercer County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 3%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
3%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 initial; $100 renewal
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT3%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Princeton, New Jersey

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Princeton, New Jersey are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 initial; $100 renewal). The home must be the host's primary residence. A lodging/occupancy tax of 3% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Princeton, New Jersey?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Princeton, New Jersey. The home must be the host's primary residence.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Princeton?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $200 initial; $100 renewal.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Princeton?

Short-term rentals in Princeton are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 3%.

Where do these Princeton short-term rental rules come from?

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