Short-term rental hosts in Jersey City are responsible for guest compliance with Chapter 222 (Noise). Two or more noise violations within 2 years disqualifies the host from permit renewal. Hosts must post quiet hours and emergency contact information inside the unit.
Under Chapter 255, Jersey City STR permit holders are responsible for ensuring guests comply with the City Noise Ordinance (Chapter 222). Hosts must post the address of the STR, quiet hours (10 PM weekdays, 11 PM weekends), and a 24/7 contact number inside the rental. The city maintains a 24/7 complaint hotline. Enforcement relies on neighbor complaints regarding noise, parking, trash, or other nuisances. A permit renewal requirement mandates no noise ordinance violations in the past 2 years. Permits can be revoked for repeated violations.
Noise violation by guests: citation against host under Chapter 222. Two violations within 2 years: permit renewal denied. Repeated violations: permit revocation.
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