Politics & Government3% Occupancy Tax Gets Narrow Approval In Ocean CityAfter a previous failure, City Council voted in favor of a new 3 percent occupancy tax on certain rental properties.In a 4-3 vote, Ocean City Council approved implementing a 3 percent occupancy tax on rental properties booked through the transient marketplace, meaning rentals like Airbnb and VRBO. (Veronica Flesher/Patch)OCEAN CITY, NJ — In a 4-3 vote, Ocean City Council approved implementing a 3 percent occupancy tax on rental properti ...