Short-term-rental rules
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Researched and reviewed by Jake Lee, FounderCurrent as of June 2026How this atlas is maintained
The Village of Ridgewood bans short-term rentals: it is unlawful to receive compensation for the use or rental of a dwelling for 30 days or less (Code Ch. 117, Art. IX).
The operator's read
Can I run a short-term rental in Ridgewood, NJ?
No go for nightly stays
The rule that closes it: Receiving compensation for any rental of 30 days or less is unlawful (§§ 117-58 to 117-60; ban adopted January 2017).
- Is there a legal way to rent short-term in Ridgewood?
- Most ordinances of this kind restrict stays under 30 nights and leave longer furnished rentals alone, so a 30-plus-night rental is usually the compliant route in Ridgewood. Confirm the specifics against the sources on this page before you rely on it.
What would you do with a property in Ridgewood?
Not for nightly stays. The compliant play in Ridgewood is a furnished rental of 30 nights or more, which most ordinances of this kind leave open, and which we can set up and run. If you are buying specifically to run nightly stays, buy somewhere else.
Market snapshot
What a short-term rental earns in Ridgewood
- Typical nightly rate
- $121 to $244
- Realized occupancy
- 40% to 63%
- Comparable listings
- 767
A deep Bergen County market of about 767 comparable rentals, where realized occupancy runs from 40% at its winter low to 63% at its seasonal peak. Occupancy peaks around July; typical rates are roughly $140 a night across the local mix (market median).
Approximate market ranges from PriceLabs neighborhood data (July 2026), not a guarantee and not specific to any one property. See the full Northern NJ market report.
What the rules say in Ridgewood
- Receiving compensation for any rental of 30 days or less is unlawful (§§ 117-58 to 117-60; ban adopted January 2017).
- Even an owner/lessor may not be paid for stays of 30 days or less; only unpaid house guests are allowed.
- The ban is Village-wide, not limited to districts.
- Violations carry a fine up to $1,000, each day after notice a separate violation.
Sources: Village of Ridgewood Code Ch. 117, Art. IX: Short-Term Rentals (eCode360). Last reviewed 2026-06.
How short-term rentals are regulated in New Jersey
- New Jersey has no single statewide short-term-rental ban. Instead, each municipality sets its own rules through local ordinances, which is why neighboring Bergen towns can differ completely.
- Statewide, short-term rentals are generally subject to NJ Sales Tax and the State Occupancy Fee (and, in some areas, local taxes) on stays under 90 days, unless booked through certain channels that collect on the host's behalf.
- Common municipal controls include registration or permits, owner-occupancy requirements, minimum-stay rules, caps on rental nights, and zoning limits on which districts allow short-term use.
- Rules change. An ordinance can be added or amended at any time. Always confirm the current rule with the municipality before listing.
Navigating Ridgewood's rules?
We'll help you find out what's actually possible for your Ridgewood property, short-term, mid-term, or otherwise, and run it if it's a fit.
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