New York / New Jersey
Statue of Liberty · MetLife Stadium
Everything New York / New Jersey vacation rental hosts need to know for World Cup 2026 — compliance requirements, licensing, and how lilo protects your property during the surge.
Hosts: compliance + licensing
NYC Office of Special Enforcement · NY State Dept. of Taxation · NJ Division of Taxation
- • OSE Short-Term Rental Registration required for any stays <30 nights; only primary residence allowed unless property is licensed hotel.
- • Hosts must be present for stays under 30 nights (Class B multiple dwellings excluded).
- • For New Jersey properties (Meadowlands), obtain state Certificate of Authority and Meadowlands event permit.
NYC: 5.875% sales + 8.875% occupancy; NJ: 6.625% sales + 5% occupancy. Lilo auto splits when property zip is configured.
- NYC STR Registration — Register via OSE portal; include host ID verification. Open
- State & local occupancy tax accounts — Required for automated filings via Stripe Tax.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations change frequently — verify requirements with your local authority before accepting bookings.
Guests: match week experience
- • Final at MetLife Stadium
- • Group-stage matches across NY/NJ
Auto-switch between English, Spanish, and Portuguese for Midtown + Meadowlands match rush.
City officials: readiness view
lilo packages compliance evidence and host actions so enforcement teams have audit-ready receipts.
- • Upload proof of OSE registration before June 1, 2026.
- • Configure bilingual (EN/ES) emergency scripts in lilo voice.
- • Enable “Proof of primary residence” document in evidence locker.
NYC Office of Special Enforcement · (212) 639-9675
Why New York / New Jersey hosts need lilo for World Cup
Protection
Surge pricing disputes and chargebacks spike 3x during major events. lilo documents every guest interaction with timestamped, tamper-proof evidence that holds up in any dispute.
Independence
List directly and keep 100% of surge revenue. No platform commission during the biggest booking opportunity of the decade. Your property, your revenue.
Voice concierge
Guests from 48 nations calling at all hours. lilo answers in 5 languages — your tone, your rules. Sleep through the night while lilo handles every call.
Protect your New York / New Jersey property
Get World Cup-ready in minutes. lilo handles compliance documentation, guest communication in 5+ languages, and keeps court-ready evidence of every interaction.