Market overview
Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.
Annual license + safety inspection required; historic district; 11.625% NJ state tax.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: capemaycity.com (official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Annual license + safety inspection required; historic district; 11.625% NJ state tax.
Yes, a license or registration is required.
14.625% in total on stays, on our records.
No night cap is on record.
Fines of up to $1,000 are on record.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Cape May on 5 Nov 2026.
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