1. Obtain the permit before renting or advertising
The City Clerk states that a rental-of-property permit is required before renting or offering to rent a unit, apartment or home. Download the current room-license application from the official forms page.
Open North Wildwood rental forms2. Confirm the sleeping-room count and current fee
The City currently publishes a fee of $12 per sleeping room. Confirm how the City defines the property’s sleeping rooms and verify the live fee before filing.
Verify the current City fee3. Understand which rentals Chapter 344 covers
Chapter 344 addresses rental permits and states that its rental-permit article does not apply to a residential dwelling rented for 175 consecutive days or longer. Do not infer that other state or local obligations disappear for a longer tenancy.
Read North Wildwood Chapter 3444. File the landlord information
The City forms page also publishes landlord registration materials. Keep owner, agent, emergency contact and access details aligned across the permit, listing and operating records.
Open the City Clerk forms5. Prepare for fire and property review
Confirm the inspection and certificate path for the property with the City. Before access is provided, test safety equipment and check egress, stairs, railings, address visibility and equipment clearances.
- Retain inspection results and correction notices
- Give the local contact a working key
- Update records when the unit or sleeping layout changes
For general planning only—not legal, code, fire or safety advice. North Wildwood requirements and fees can change; confirm the current process with the City Clerk and qualified professionals.