Short Term Rental Friendly Towns…
Considering leasing your property as short-term Summer rental?
Here is a list of the most STR friendly towns on the Jersey Shore.
Asbury Park
STRs are permitted—but only in owner-occupied primary residences (i.e., you must live there) and requires a Short-Term Rental Permit (~$300/year), guest registration, inspections, and a 24/7 local contact Wikipedia+15Asbury Park Sun+15BNB Calc+15.
Seaside Heights
STRs are allowed via local permits that include annual inspections, occupancy/parking rules, and tax obligations .
Hosts must follow noise, safety, and parking guidelines—enforcement is in place but rentals are clearly supported.
Red Bank
Formalized STR ordinance: owner-occupied hosting only, annual permits and responsible-agent requirements via Fire Marshal office .
Mixed / Practically STR–Friendly (Few Formal Rules)
Belmar
No explicit ban on STRs. Vacation rentals are common, especially weekly beach homes. No known formal permitting—likely covered under general county rules .
Monmouth Beach
Requires short-term rental license, annual inspection, zoning compliance, and tax collection (sales + occupancy) Reddit+9GoSummer+9BnB Calc+9.
Seaside Park, Bradley Beach, Manasquan, Brielle
Seaside Park allows STRs with no current ban, though some regulations are being considered Finance and Insurance Guides+2Asbury Park Sun+2Steadily+2.
Bradley Beach had previous bans (2020), but restrictions seem lifted now Reddit+4Shore Summer Rentals+4Reddit+4.
Manasquan & Brielle have no specific STR bans documented; they operate under broader county/state rules.
STR-Restricted or Banned Towns
Ocean Twsp, Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head, Brick Twsp
Ocean Township: STRs under 30 days are prohibited in residential zones WikipediaReddit+7Ocean Township+7BNB Calc+7.
Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head, Brick Township (Ocean County): documented bans or strict minimum-stays (7–30 days) Wikipedia.
Quick Town-by-Town Guide
Asbury Park: Owner-occupied STRs allowed with permit
Seaside Heights: Permit-based STRs encouraged
Red Bank: Owner-occupied STRs allowed with permit
Belmar: No formal permit; STRs de facto allowed
Monmouth Beach: Permit required + inspection
Seaside Park: No ban yet; regs evolving
Bradley Beach: STR permitted; earlier ban lifted
Manasquan/Brielle: Likely allowed under general county rules
Ocean Twp / Brick / Bay Head / Point Pleasant Beach: STRs restricted or banned
Bottom Line
Best bets for STR hosts/investors: Asbury Park, Seaside Heights, and Red Bank—these towns formally support STRs via clear permitting systems (though some require owner-occupied setups).
Good options with less red tape: Belmar, Monmouth Beach, Seaside Park, Bradley Beach, Manasquan, Brielle—practically STR-friendly, though check local codes and HOA restrictions.
Avoid as a host: Ocean Township, Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head, Brick Township—STRs are heavily restricted or outright banned.
*Short term rental ordinances are subject to change, so always check with the municipality before listing your property for a short term rental.
