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World Cup 2026 city guide · last validated 2026-02-19
Only ~3,000 legal STR listings remain in NYC after Local Law 18 enforcement. Self-collect ~15% taxes. Hosts must be present for stays under 30 nights.
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New York / New Jersey

Statue of Liberty · MetLife Stadium

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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.

Stadium capacity
87,157 seats
Matches hosted
8
Groups
Group C & L
Quick actions
Hosting Group, Round Of 32, Round Of 16, Semifinal, Final matches. Confederations represented: CONMEBOL, CAF, CONCACAF, UEFA.

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.
Taxes

NYC: 5.875% sales + 8.875% occupancy; NJ: 6.625% sales + 5% occupancy. Lilo auto splits when property zip is configured.

Applications & forms
  • NYC STR RegistrationRegister via OSE portal; include host ID verification. Open
  • State & local occupancy tax accountsRequired 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

Nations visiting
🇧🇷Brazil
🇲🇦Morocco
🇭🇹Haiti
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England
🇭🇷Croatia
🇬🇭Ghana
🇵🇦Panama
Languages to cover
EnglishSpanishPortugueseFrenchItalian
Match spotlight
  • 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.

World Cup actions
  • 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.
Escalation contact

NYC Office of Special Enforcement · (212) 639-9675

Need live World Cup updates? Visit FIFA News.

Why New York / New Jersey hosts need lilo for World Cup

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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.

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Independence

List directly and keep 100% of surge revenue. No platform commission during the biggest booking opportunity of the decade. Your property, your revenue.

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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.

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