3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Hudson County has some of New Jersey's strongest rent control. Jersey City (Ch. 260) caps increases at 4% or CPI, whichever is less. Hoboken (Ch. 155) caps at CPI or 5%, whichever is less. Union City (Ch. 334) stabilizes rents via the Rent Leveling Office. New construction and small owner-occupied buildings are typically exempt.
All Hudson County rentals are covered by the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1), which requires 'good cause' to evict tenants in most buildings. Jersey City, Hoboken, and Union City rent-controlled units get additional protections. Landlords must prove a statutory ground such as nonpayment, lease violation, or owner occupancy.
All Hudson County landlords must register with the State of New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 46:8-28 (Landlord Identity Registration). Jersey City, Hoboken, and Union City also require local rental registration with annual inspections. Hoboken requires annual rent registration by June 30; Jersey City requires registration with Housing Preservation.
1 cities in Hudson County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
See every category we cover for Hudson County — parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Hudson County Ordinance Hub →