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Is Airbnb legal in Atlantic City, New Jersey?

Legal with a city license; fees scale with occupancy. Atlantic City requires owners to hold a short-term rental license before advertising, with an application plus annual fees of $1,000 to $1,800 depending on occupancy. Properties are inspected, owners need a local contact who responds within an hour, and renters must be 21 or older. There is no owner-occupancy requirement.

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Legal with permit

Legal with a city license; fees scale with occupancy

Atlantic City requires owners to hold a short-term rental license before advertising, with an application plus annual fees of $1,000 to $1,800 depending on occupancy. Properties are inspected, owners need a local contact who responds within an hour, and renters must be 21 or older. There is no owner-occupancy requirement.

Permit and costs

Permit
Short-Term Rental License
Issued by
City of Atlantic City
Cost
$150 application + $1,000 to $1,800 / year by occupancy
Renewal
Annual

Key limits

Fee tiers
$1,000 (1-6 guests), $1,500 (7-11), $1,800 (12-16)
Inspection
code enforcement inspection before approval
Guest rules
renters must be 21+
Tax compliance
property taxes must be current

Taxes

NJ state taxes
about 11.6% combined, platform-collected

Registration checklist

  1. 1
    Assemble the application
    Prepare owner and operator details, a floor plan sketch, and a 24-hour local contact.
  2. 2
    Pass the inspection
    Code enforcement inspects the property and sets the occupancy load.
  3. 3
    Pay and post the license
    Pay the tiered fee based on your occupancy load to receive the license.

What could change this verdict

Your HOA
HOA and condo rules can add restrictions on top of the city license.
New licensing regime
The city adopted the new licensing regime in 2025 with an online portal for applications.

Sources

GovPilot on Atlantic City STR portal · Proper NJ Airbnb laws

Rules researched October 2026. They change, so verify with the city before you buy.

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