Noise Rules: Bergenfield vs Paramus

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.

What are the quiet hours for an Airbnb guest in Paramus?

Paramus does not authorize Airbnbs at all - any rental of 30 days or less is banned under Chapter 322 Article II. To the extent guests are present, the borough's general noise ordinance, Chapter 309, applies and sets quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Amplified sound that is plainly audible at 50 feet from the dwelling is treated as prima facie evidence of a violation.

Can a noise complaint cause my Paramus STR to be shut down?

Yes. STR use is already unlawful under Chapter 322 Article II, which declares the activity a public nuisance per se. Recurring noise complaints under Chapter 309 traced to a 30-day-or-less rental give the Building Code Official, Health Department, or Police Department evidence to enforce both the noise violation and the underlying STR prohibition, with a maximum civil fine of $1,250 per Chapter 322 violation.