Local landlord and tenant rules in Barnegat Township, New Jersey
Barnegat Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Barnegat Code ch. 64 (Rent Leveling), §§ 64-1, 64-2, 64-3), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Barnegat Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
Barnegat’s rent leveling is for mobile home parks: without a hearing the park may raise a space’s rent once a year by the lesser of 3.5% of the current rental income or the CPI-U increase (July, Northern New Jersey–New York); other increases need the Rent Leveling Board’s written approval. On the sale of a home the rent to the buyer may be at most 15% above the last approved rent, once per transfer and once in twelve months. Because the formula turns on the CPI, P.L. 2025, c. 85 preempts it for site tenancies that began on or after the state cap took effect — those are held to 3.5% in twelve months.
Source: Barnegat Code ch. 64 (Rent Leveling), §§ 64-1, 64-2, 64-3. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Barnegat Rent Leveling Board, (609) 698-0080 ext- 190 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Barnegat Township
| Rule | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in New Jersey? | 30 days |
| How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in New Jersey? | 1.5 months of rent |
| Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in New Jersey? | Deposit must sit in an interest-bearing New Jersey account; interest is paid or credited annually. |
| How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in New Jersey? | 30 days |
| How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in New Jersey? | 30 days |
| How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in New Jersey? | No general statutory period |
| Is there a grace period for paying rent in New Jersey? | 5 business days (some tenants only) |
| How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in New Jersey? | $50 for all application fees together (not one- and two-family houses) |
Every New Jersey rule Seayora publishes.
The homes these rules cover in Barnegat Township
12.0% of the occupied homes in Barnegat Township are rented, about 1,228 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,752 a month, not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole ($1,720); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
49.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
29.5% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Barnegat Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 12.0% (±2.9 points) | 19.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,752 (±$264) | $1,755 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 49.7% (±17.9 points) | 58.4% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $61,450 (±$23,323) | $58,423 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 29.5% (±3.7 points) | 48.3% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 6.8% (±3.0 points) | 8.3% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 20.3% (±3.9 points) | 18.3% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Barnegat Township: rent by bedrooms, home values, property taxes, commute.
Source: US Census Bureau, Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — undefined. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Rentals and records in Barnegat Township
Rent control office: Barnegat Rent Leveling Board, (609) 698-0080 ext- 190 (website).
Questions about Barnegat Township’s local rules
Does Barnegat Township have rent control?
Barnegat’s rent leveling is for mobile home parks: without a hearing the park may raise a space’s rent once a year by the lesser of 3.5% of the current rental income or the CPI-U increase (July, Northern New Jersey–New York); other increases need the Rent Leveling Board’s written approval. On the sale of a home the rent to the buyer may be at most 15% above the last approved rent, once per transfer and once in twelve months. Because the formula turns on the CPI, P.L. 2025, c. 85 preempts it for site tenancies that began on or after the state cap took effect — those are held to 3.5% in twelve months. (Barnegat Code ch. 64 (Rent Leveling), §§ 64-1, 64-2, 64-3)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Barnegat Township?
5% of the current rental income or the CPI-U increase (July, Northern New Jersey–New York); other increases need the Rent Leveling Board’s written approval. On the sale of a home the rent to the buyer may be at most 15% above the last approved rent, once per transfer and once in twelve months. 5% in twelve months. (Barnegat Code ch. 64 (Rent Leveling), §§ 64-1, 64-2, 64-3)
This is a summary of the local rules Seayora has read from each place’s own code, not legal advice. Ordinances change and a rule may have exceptions; check the citation and the office named before acting.
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