Trenton, New Jersey

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Mercer County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 1%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
1%Tax Rate
54 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$300 registration fee; $150 annual renewal fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap54 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT1%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 91%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Trenton, New Jersey

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Trenton, New Jersey are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $300 registration fee; $150 an). A lodging/occupancy tax of 1% applies.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $300 registration fee; $150 an.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Trenton?

Short-term rentals in Trenton are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 1%.

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

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