Jersey City, NJ Rent Control Laws 2026
Maximum rent increase limits and tenant rights information
2026 Rent Increase Limit
Maximum Annual Increase
4%
Under Rent Control Ordinance
Applicable Law
Rent Control Ordinance
JCMC 265
Rent controlled units. Maximum annual increase of 4%, with CPI adjustments
Law Details
- Effective Date
- 1972-01-01
- Increase Type
- fixed
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