Newark STR operators must comply with Ch. 20:3 noise limits (65 dB day / 50 dB night). Two or more police calls to an STR within 2 years can result in permit revocation under Ch. 18:14.
Short-term rental guests in Newark must follow the same noise regulations as all residents under Ch. 20:3 (Noise Control): 65 dB maximum during daytime (7 a.m.–10 p.m.) and 50 dB maximum at night (10 p.m.–7 a.m.) in residential zones. Under Ch. 18:14 (Short-Term Rentals), STR hosts are responsible for guest behavior. If police are called to an STR address two or more times within a 2-year period for noise or nuisance complaints, the STR permit may be revoked or renewal denied. Hosts must include house rules about quiet hours in their listing and provide them to guests. Repeat noise violations can also result in municipal court fines of $100 to $500.
Noise fines: $100/$250/$500 escalating. Two police calls in 2 years may trigger STR permit revocation.
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