Local landlord and tenant rules in Jackson Township, New Jersey
Jackson Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Jackson Code ch. 334 (Rent Control for Apartments and Mobile Home Parks), §§ 334-8 – 334-10 (amended 2026)), rental registration (Jackson Township Code § 245-2) and inspections before a new tenant (Jackson Township Code § 245-1), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Jackson Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
Jackson’s chapter covers apartments and mobile home parks, and every increase must first be approved by the Rent Leveling Board on application. For an apartment the annual increase follows the prior year’s average CPI, reported in January, never more than 4.25% in twelve months; a manufactured home community space may rise by no more than 2.5% a year (state law bars a CPI formula for lot rent). On a voluntary vacancy of a manufactured home the next tenant’s rent may be the prior rent plus at most 7.5% of the highest rent in the park. Leases for every unit and space are filed with the Board by January 31. Affordable inclusionary developments with a 15% set-aside (certificate of occupancy after March 15, 2016) are exempt.
Source: Jackson Code ch. 334 (Rent Control for Apartments and Mobile Home Parks), §§ 334-8 – 334-10 (amended 2026). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Jackson Rent Leveling Board, (732) 928-1200 (website).
Jackson landlord registration — January 1 to 31
The landlord of a one-unit rental or a two-unit non-owner-occupied property renews the registration with the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections between January 1 and January 31 every year ($225 from 2026). A tenancy created after January 31 needs a certificate for the rest of the year before the tenant moves in. Give the tenant the rental licence and certificate of occupancy when you file, and amend within 20 days of any change.
Source: Jackson Township Code § 245-2. Checked on November 4, 2026.
Jackson certificate of occupancy before a new tenant and every year
Every leased unit (other than one the State inspects as a multiple dwelling) is inspected before each initial occupancy or change of occupancy and at least once a year; no tenant may occupy it without a certificate of occupancy, which expires a year after issue. Apply on the Bureau's form with the $100 fee — the certificate cannot be transferred, so a new tenant or owner means a new application.
Source: Jackson Township Code § 245-1. Checked on November 4, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Jackson 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 Jackson Township
13.0% of the occupied homes in Jackson Township are rented, about 2,675 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,908 a month, higher than across New Jersey ($1,720); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
62.9% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
32.5% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Jackson Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 13.0% (±2.1 points) | 19.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,908 (±$153) | $1,755 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 62.9% (±11.4 points) | 58.4% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $62,529 (±$17,852) | $58,423 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 32.5% (±3.1 points) | 48.3% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 9.5% (±1.8 points) | 8.3% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 17.4% (±2.2 points) | 18.3% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Jackson 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 Jackson Township
Rent control office: Jackson Rent Leveling Board, (732) 928-1200 (website).
Questions about Jackson Township’s local rules
Does Jackson Township have rent control?
Jackson’s chapter covers apartments and mobile home parks, and every increase must first be approved by the Rent Leveling Board on application. For an apartment the annual increase follows the prior year’s average CPI, reported in January, never more than 4.25% in twelve months; a manufactured home community space may rise by no more than 2.5% a year (state law bars a CPI formula for lot rent). On a voluntary vacancy of a manufactured home the next tenant’s rent may be the prior rent plus at most 7.5% of the highest rent in the park. Leases for every unit and space are filed with the Board by January 31. Affordable inclusionary developments with a 15% set-aside (certificate of occupancy after March 15, 2016) are exempt. (Jackson Code ch. 334 (Rent Control for Apartments and Mobile Home Parks), §§ 334-8 – 334-10 (amended 2026))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Jackson Township?
5% a year (state law bars a CPI formula for lot rent). 5% of the highest rent in the park. Affordable inclusionary developments with a 15% set-aside (certificate of occupancy after March 15, 2016) are exempt. (Jackson Code ch. 334 (Rent Control for Apartments and Mobile Home Parks), §§ 334-8 – 334-10 (amended 2026))
Do landlords have to register rentals in Jackson Township?
The landlord of a one-unit rental or a two-unit non-owner-occupied property renews the registration with the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections between January 1 and January 31 every year ($225 from 2026). A tenancy created after January 31 needs a certificate for the rest of the year before the tenant moves in. Give the tenant the rental licence and certificate of occupancy when you file, and amend within 20 days of any change. (Jackson Township Code § 245-2)
Does Jackson Township require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
Every leased unit (other than one the State inspects as a multiple dwelling) is inspected before each initial occupancy or change of occupancy and at least once a year; no tenant may occupy it without a certificate of occupancy, which expires a year after issue. Apply on the Bureau's form with the $100 fee — the certificate cannot be transferred, so a new tenant or owner means a new application. (Jackson Township Code § 245-1)
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.