Noise Rules: Bergenfield vs Englewood
How do noise rules rules compare between Bergenfield, NJ and Englewood, NJ?
Englewood has fewer restrictions than Bergenfield.
Bergenfield, NJ
Bergen County
Because Bergenfield bans short-term rentals of 30 days or less under Chapter 239, Article III (Ordinance 18-2533), there are no STR-specific noise standards or quiet hours. If a rental is being operated unlawfully, any noise complaint is enforced under Bergenfield Code Chapter 215 (Noise), originally adopted March 13, 2001 by Ordinance 2275, which prohibits excessive or unusually loud noise and noise disturbances within the Borough, and the underlying use itself remains unlawful regardless of how quiet the occupants are.
View full Bergenfield rules →Englewood, NJ
Bergen County
Englewood short-term rentals must comply with the citywide Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 286, adopted from the NJDEP Model Noise Ordinance (Ord. 20-03). Residential exterior limits are 65 dBA daytime (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and 50 dBA nighttime (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), with impulsive sound capped at 80 dBA at night. STR Article IX violations - including loud or disorderly use - are public nuisances per se carrying fines up to $1,250 per day.
View full Englewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bergenfield | Englewood |
|---|---|---|
| STR-Specific Quiet Hours | None - STRs are banned outright | - |
| General Noise Code | Bergenfield Code Ch. 215 (Ord. 2275, 3/13/2001) | - |
| Standard Prohibited | Excessive, unusually loud, or disturbing noise | - |
| State Framework | NJ Noise Control Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1G-1; N.J.A.C. 7:29 | - |
| Underlying Use | Operating a <=30-day rental for consideration is itself a Ch. 239 violation | - |
| Enforcement | Code Enforcement Officer; Bergenfield Police | - |
| - | - |
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Bergenfield FAQ
Are there special quiet hours for Airbnb guests in Bergenfield?
No. Bergenfield does not regulate STR noise separately because Chapter 239, Article III prohibits short-term rentals of 30 days or less for consideration. Any noise complaint is enforced under the general Chapter 215 noise code that applies to all residents and visitors.
What happens if neighbors complain about noise at a short-term rental?
Police or the Code Enforcement Officer can cite the operator twice: once under Chapter 215 for the noise disturbance, and once under Chapter 239, Article III for operating an unlawful short-term rental in the first place. Each can carry separate fines.
Can I avoid the STR ban by promising guests will be quiet?
No. The ban turns on the use of the property for accommodation or lodging for 30 days or less for consideration, not on whether the occupants are noisy. Even a perfectly quiet paid stay under 30 days violates Chapter 239, Article III.
Englewood FAQ
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