Privacy & Surveillance in New Jersey (2026)
5 rules on the books across New Jersey, 5 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Security Camera Rules
Rules about where residential security cameras can point, whether they can record neighbors' property, audio recording consent requirements, and HOA restrictions on camera placement.
Trenton
Heavy RestrictionsTrenton requires all public and private housing buildings to run 24/7 video surveillance covering entrances and exits…
Read full rule →Irvington
Significant RestrictionsRegistered residential and commercial properties in Irvington must run a 24/7 security camera system with a camera…
Read full rule →Newark
Some RestrictionsAny Newark housing building with a parking lot or garage for 30 or more vehicles must install and keep running video…
Read full rule →Hackensack
Light RestrictionsHackensack lets owners of private outdoor video surveillance cameras voluntarily register them with the Hackensack…
Read full rule →Jersey City
Light RestrictionsJersey City doesn't mandate residential security or doorbell cameras, but § 3-87.1 lets any homeowner or business owner…
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