Newark, NJ Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

" A failure by transient occupants to comply exposes not just the guest but also the STRP owner, the responsible party, and the short-term rental agent named on the permit application to fines and penalties, and to the possibility that the STR permit itself is suspended or revoked. This operational rule connects back to the permit gate in Section 18:14-3a(2), which bars any existing STR from renewal if the applicant has "no violations of the City of Newark's Noise Ordinance within the last two years," defining a violation as one documented by the City of Newark Municipal Court.

Owners must also post required contact and rule information inside the unit under Section 18:14-6e, including phone numbers for the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Engineering's Office of Inspections and Enforcement, so guests and neighbors know who to call about noise or nuisance conduct. Under Section 18:14-6g, the owner, agent, or responsible party must be reachable 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and must respond to nuisance complaints within two hours.