Short-term-rental rules
Can you Airbnb in Upper Saddle River, NJ?
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Upper Saddle River bans short-term rentals outright: renting any dwelling unit, whole or in part, for consideration for less than 175 consecutive days is unlawful borough-wide, so Airbnb-style stays under 30 nights are squarely illegal. Renting amenities such as swimming pools is banned entirely, and even advertising a short-term rental is prohibited, with fines up to $1,250 per day.
The operator's read
Can I run a short-term rental in Upper Saddle River, NJ?
No go for nightly stays
The rule that closes it: Renting any dwelling unit (or portion of one), furnished or unfurnished, for consideration for a period of less than 175 days is prohibited borough-wide (Borough Code § 108-5 definition of short-term rental; § 108-6 prohibition).
- Is there a legal way to rent short-term in Upper Saddle River?
- 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 Upper Saddle River. Confirm the specifics against the sources on this page before you rely on it.
What would you do with a property in Upper Saddle River?
Not for nightly stays. The compliant play in Upper Saddle River 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.
What the rules say in Upper Saddle River
- Renting any dwelling unit (or portion of one), furnished or unfurnished, for consideration for a period of less than 175 days is prohibited borough-wide (Borough Code § 108-5 definition of short-term rental; § 108-6 prohibition)
- Residential rentals of 175 consecutive days or more remain lawful (§ 108-6B)
- Lease or rental of any amenity, feature, accessory or appurtenance associated with a dwelling (e.g., swimming pools) is prohibited for any purpose (§ 108-6.1, added by Ord. No. 12-21, 9-2-2021)
- Advertising a short-term rental by any means is unlawful, and hosting platforms may not facilitate or advertise STRs in the borough (§ 108-8)
- Violations are a public nuisance per se; fine up to $1,250, and each day of violation is a new and separate violation, plus eviction/injunction and fee-shifting remedies (§ 108-9)
- Exemptions: non-paying house guests who are part of the owner's housekeeping unit (§ 108-7) and lawful hotels as defined in N.J.S.A. 55:13-1 et seq. (§ 108-6C)
Sources: Borough of Upper Saddle River Code, Chapter 108 Rental Property (eCode360) - primary code text, Article II Short-Term Rentals read in full; Ridgewood Blog (Aug 22, 2022) quoting the Borough's own announcement of the Ch. 108 STR and pool-rental ban (archived copy consulted); Borough of Upper Saddle River, NJ Code of Ordinances - table of contents (eCode360). Last reviewed 2026-07.
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 Upper Saddle River's rules?
We'll help you find out what's actually possible for your Upper Saddle River property, short-term, mid-term, or otherwise, and run it if it's a fit.
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