Short-term rental permit rules in North Bergen, NJ — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
North Bergen effectively bans short-term rentals under 30 days where the owner or leaseholder is not present under Ordinance 610-23 (2023), amending Ordinance 326-17. STR registration required. Fines start at $250 and reach up to $1,000/day for subsequent violations. Operators grandfathered if registered before September 6, 2023.
North Bergen's Ordinance 610-23 (2023) amended Ordinance 326-17 to restrict short-term rentals. Short-term rentals of fewer than 30 days where the owner or leaseholder is not present are effectively prohibited. A Short-Term Rental Registration Certification was required for any lawful operation. The 2023 ordinance includes a grandfather clause: operators with a valid Registration Certification before September 6, 2023 are not subject to new provisions unless their certification was revoked or rejected. New STR registrations are substantially restricted. Fines: $250 for first offense, up to $1,000/day for subsequent violations, with potential jail time. Hosts must submit parking plans showing off-street guest parking if available. Contact the North Bergen Zoning Department at 4233 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 392-2000.
First offense: $250 fine. Subsequent violations: up to $1,000/day plus potential jail time under Ordinance 610-23.
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