Prompted by World Cup-fueled demand for lodging, Hoboken officials say they’re finally planning to impose regulations and possibly a tax on Airbnb-style short-term rentals.
“My understanding is we’re the only municipality in Hudson County that does not regulate short-term rentals,” Hoboken City Councilman Joe Quintero told NJ.com.
“The goals really are, I would say first, to protect rent-controlled properties and below-market rentals,” Quintero added. “We do not want those units on the short-term rental market. We want them leased out to long-term residents.”…