Grow Your Jersey City Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the Waterfront to the Heights, Downtown to Journal Square — MaidProfit gives Jersey City cleaning companies the tools to serve the Gold Coast’s premium market.
Why Jersey City Is a Premium Cleaning Market
Jersey City’s Gold Coast waterfront has transformed into one of the most desirable addresses in the NYC metro. Luxury high-rises along the Hudson with Manhattan skyline views attract finance, tech, and legal professionals who expect — and pay for — premium cleaning services.
The city’s median household income of $82,000 and dense concentration of young professionals create exceptional demand for regular cleaning. Jersey City’s high-rise buildings mean cleaning businesses can serve multiple clients in a single location, maximizing efficiency.
Beyond the waterfront, the Heights and Journal Square offer growing demand as gentrification brings new residents and businesses. Jersey City’s commercial district along Exchange Place and Newport also provides office cleaning opportunities for financial firms.
High-Rises = High Efficiency
Jersey City’s vertical density means you can clean multiple units in a single building with zero drive time. This is the most efficient cleaning market structure possible. MaidProfit’s building-based scheduling maximizes this advantage.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Jersey City Cleaners Charge
Jersey City cleaning rates rival Manhattan pricing, driven by the Gold Coast’s affluent professional population.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $140 – $290 | $195 |
| Deep Cleaning | $260 – $540 | $380 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $320 – $620 | $450 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.12 – $0.22 | $0.16 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $120 – $245 | $168 |
The Waterfront/Gold Coast commands the highest rates. Downtown and Exchange Place offer premium commercial contracts. The Heights and Journal Square offer growing demand at slightly lower rates.
Jersey City Cleaning Business Requirements
Jersey City Business License
Jersey City requires a business license. Contact the Division of Revenue for current requirements and fees.
New Jersey Business Registration
Register your LLC with the NJ Division of Revenue ($125 filing). Obtain a Business Registration Certificate.
Sales Tax Compliance
NJ charges 6.625% sales tax on residential cleaning. Register with the NJ Division of Taxation.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for high-rise cleaning. Building management companies require $1M–$2M coverage. Expect $600–$1,200/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in NJ for all employers. Jersey City’s competitive labor market means attractive benefits help retain quality cleaners.
Building Access Requirements
Many Jersey City high-rises have security requirements for vendors. Be prepared to provide insurance certificates, employee lists, and pass background checks for building access.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“Jersey City’s high-rises are a cleaning goldmine. I have 60 clients in three buildings alone — zero drive time between them. MaidProfit’s scheduling makes managing building-based operations incredibly efficient.”
“We serve waterfront condos and Exchange Place offices. MaidProfit’s dual commercial/residential management handles both. The professional invoicing impresses building management companies.”
“I started in the Heights and expanded to the Waterfront. MaidProfit’s zone scheduling manages my team of 15 across Jersey City’s diverse neighborhoods. Revenue doubled when I added building contracts.”