Ridgewood Village bans rentals of dwelling units for periods of 30 days or less, making short-term rental permits unavailable for hosts seeking Airbnb-style operations within Village limits.
Chapter 117, Article IX of the Village of Ridgewood Code prohibits any person, including owners, lessors, and sublessors, from receiving compensation for the use, occupancy, or rental of a dwelling for a period of 30 days or fewer. There is no permit pathway: short-term rentals are simply banned. The ordinance specifically forbids undertaking, maintaining, authorizing, aiding, facilitating, soliciting, or advertising prohibited rental activity. Hosting platforms and listings are covered by the advertising prohibition.
Violators face fines up to $1,000 per violation. Each day a violation continues after written notice constitutes a new and separate offense, allowing penalties to compound rapidly.
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