Step 1
Zoning Verification
Ensure the property is located in a zone that permits short-term rentals and check for HOA restrictions.
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Official resourceCross-referenced against 4 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Short-term rentals are strictly regulated in the City of Wildwood via Chapter 10-14. Hosts must obtain an annual STR permit and Mercantile License, pass fire safety inspections, and carry $500,000 in liability insurance.
To host an Airbnb in the City of Wildwood, you must first register for a Mercantile License and an STR permit through the City Clerk’s office. This process requires an annual fee of approximately $400 and a mandatory fire safety inspection. If your home was built before 1978, you’ll also need a lead-safe certificate. You are required to collect and remit NJ State Occupancy fees and local tourism taxes, though platforms like Airbnb may handle some of this for you.
Step-by-step guide for Wildwood
Ensure the property is located in a zone that permits short-term rentals and check for HOA restrictions.
If your property was built before 1978, you must obtain a Lead-Safe Certificate from a certified inspector.
Submit the annual mercantile license application along with the STR permit application to the City Clerk.
Schedule and pass the annual fire safety and occupancy inspection performed by the city.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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