Local landlord and tenant rules in North Bergen Township, New Jersey
North Bergen Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (North Bergen Ord. 467-93 §§ 2, 4, 5(d), 23, as amended by Ord. 493-94 and 46-10), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in North Bergen Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In North Bergen the annual cost-of-living increase may not exceed the regional CPI change and in no case 2.5% of the last base rent in a calendar year — one increase in twelve months, applied for in writing on the Rent Leveling Board’s form. Hardship, capital improvement and rental unit preservation increases need the Board’s approval. Owner-occupied buildings of three or fewer units and transient hotels and motels are exempt. Register every regulated building with the Rent Leveling Board ($10 a year per apartment).
Source: North Bergen Ord. 467-93 §§ 2, 4, 5(d), 23, as amended by Ord. 493-94 and 46-10. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: North Bergen Rent Control Office, (201) 392-2047 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in North Bergen 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) |
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The homes these rules cover in North Bergen Township
58.4% of the occupied homes in North Bergen Township are rented, about 13,910 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,781 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.
54.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
75.1% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| North Bergen Township | Hudson County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 58.4% (±2.7 points) | 69.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,781 (±$70) | $1,894 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 54.7% (±5.3 points) | 46.4% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $63,515 (±$5,082) | $75,879 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 75.1% (±4.6 points) | 61.9% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 44.3% (±3.4 points) | 52.7% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 21.0% (±2.7 points) | 33.0% | 21.2% |
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 North Bergen Township
Rent control office: North Bergen Rent Control Office, (201) 392-2047 (website).
Questions about North Bergen Township’s local rules
Does North Bergen Township have rent control?
In North Bergen the annual cost-of-living increase may not exceed the regional CPI change and in no case 2.5% of the last base rent in a calendar year — one increase in twelve months, applied for in writing on the Rent Leveling Board’s form. Hardship, capital improvement and rental unit preservation increases need the Board’s approval. Owner-occupied buildings of three or fewer units and transient hotels and motels are exempt. Register every regulated building with the Rent Leveling Board ($10 a year per apartment). (North Bergen Ord. 467-93 §§ 2, 4, 5(d), 23, as amended by Ord. 493-94 and 46-10)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in North Bergen Township?
5% of the last base rent in a calendar year — one increase in twelve months, applied for in writing on the Rent Leveling Board’s form. (North Bergen Ord. 467-93 §§ 2, 4, 5(d), 23, as amended by Ord. 493-94 and 46-10)
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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