Sea Isle City, New Jersey
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cape May County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
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: 88%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Sea Isle City, New Jersey
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Sea Isle City, New Jersey are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Sea Isle City, New Jersey?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Sea Isle City?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Sea Isle City short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Sea Isle City'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 Sea Isle City, Cape May County, or New Jersey authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.