Hudson County, NJ Rental Property Rules: Rent Control (2026)

Three Hudson County cities have robust local rent control programs. Jersey City Municipal Code Chapter 260 (Rent Control) caps annual increases at 4% OR the change in CPI — whichever is LESS — and voids any increase beyond that cap. Administered by the Office of Landlord/Tenant Relations with a nine-member Rent Leveling Board. Hoboken Municipal Code Chapter 155 (Rent Control) caps increases at 5% OR the CPI difference between three months before lease expiration and three months before commencement — whichever is less. Hoboken landlords must file annual rent registration by June 30 and provide a habitability certification to lawfully collect a CPI increase. Union City Chapter 334 (Rent Stabilization) was substantially amended by Ordinance 2019-26 and is administered by the Rent Regulation Officer and Rent Stabilization Board; 30-day appeal window. Buildings of 3 units or fewer (6 if owner-occupied) are exempt in Union City. Jersey City and Hoboken generally exempt buildings constructed after specific dates and owner-occupied 2-4 unit buildings. New Jersey has no statewide rent cap — these are fully local programs.