Local landlord and tenant rules in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
Woodbridge Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Woodbridge Code ch. 20, §§ 20-1, 20-3.1, 20-4, 20-13, 20-14), rental registration (Woodbridge Township Code ch. 17, § 17-6 (Registration of Multiple Dwellings), §§ 17-6.1, 17-6.2 (Ord. Nos. 97-19, 08-46)) and inspections before a new tenant (Woodbridge Township Code § 17-9.3), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Woodbridge the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 5% of the base rent for the previous twelve months. When a unit becomes vacant its first re-rental is unrestricted, and it is then controlled again (earlier surcharges merge into the new rent). Multifamily facilities of four or fewer units in the aggregate are exempt. Landlords file certified rent rolls, and within 30 days of an increase a certified list of every pass-along charge with the Rent Leveling Board and the Municipal Clerk.
Source: Woodbridge Code ch. 20, §§ 20-1, 20-3.1, 20-4, 20-13, 20-14. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Woodbridge Rent Leveling Board, 732-634-4500 (website).
Rental registration
The owner of a Woodbridge building of two to nine rented homes must file a complete, certified list of all its tenants with the Bureau of Housing every year by January 15 — with the owner’s, the superintendent’s or agent’s names and addresses and each unit’s designation — and an amended list within two weeks of a new tenant moving in. The Bureau inspects every such building each year against the Township’s property maintenance code, for a fee of $50 a unit. Owner-occupied two-family houses are exempt.
Source: Woodbridge Township Code ch. 17, § 17-6 (Registration of Multiple Dwellings), §§ 17-6.1, 17-6.2 (Ord. Nos. 97-19, 08-46). Checked on November 12, 2026.
Woodbridge Certificate of Continued Rental Housing Compliance before a new tenant
No residential unit — single-family houses included — may be rented without a Certificate (or Conditional Certificate) of Continued Rental Housing Compliance. Submit the new tenant application and fees ($50 per unit) to the Housing Bureau at least ten business days before the change in tenancy; the Chief Housing Inspector decides within ten business days, and a conditional certificate gives 30 days to finish repairs. The owner registration statement (§ 17-9.7) is amended within 20 days of any change and the amended statement posted and given to the tenants within seven days.
Source: Woodbridge Township Code § 17-9.3. Checked on November 4, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge Township
34.0% of the occupied homes in Woodbridge Township are rented, about 12,513 households, a share not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,959 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.
48.0% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
69.8% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Woodbridge Township | Middlesex County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 34.0% (±2.3 points) | 36.4% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,959 (±$66) | $1,871 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 48.0% (±4.3 points) | 48.1% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $81,178 (±$6,211) | $76,035 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 69.8% (±3.3 points) | 57.4% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 25.5% (±2.5 points) | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 20.8% (±1.8 points) | 21.3% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge Township
Rent control office: Woodbridge Rent Leveling Board, 732-634-4500 (website).
Questions about Woodbridge Township’s local rules
Does Woodbridge Township have rent control?
In Woodbridge the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 5% of the base rent for the previous twelve months. When a unit becomes vacant its first re-rental is unrestricted, and it is then controlled again (earlier surcharges merge into the new rent). Multifamily facilities of four or fewer units in the aggregate are exempt. Landlords file certified rent rolls, and within 30 days of an increase a certified list of every pass-along charge with the Rent Leveling Board and the Municipal Clerk. (Woodbridge Code ch. 20, §§ 20-1, 20-3.1, 20-4, 20-13, 20-14)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Woodbridge Township?
In Woodbridge the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 5% of the base rent for the previous twelve months. (Woodbridge Code ch. 20, §§ 20-1, 20-3.1, 20-4, 20-13, 20-14)
Do landlords have to register rentals in Woodbridge Township?
The owner of a Woodbridge building of two to nine rented homes must file a complete, certified list of all its tenants with the Bureau of Housing every year by January 15 — with the owner’s, the superintendent’s or agent’s names and addresses and each unit’s designation — and an amended list within two weeks of a new tenant moving in. The Bureau inspects every such building each year against the Township’s property maintenance code, for a fee of $50 a unit. Owner-occupied two-family houses are exempt. (Woodbridge Township Code ch. 17, § 17-6 (Registration of Multiple Dwellings), §§ 17-6.1, 17-6.2 (Ord. Nos. 97-19, 08-46))
Does Woodbridge Township require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
No residential unit — single-family houses included — may be rented without a Certificate (or Conditional Certificate) of Continued Rental Housing Compliance. Submit the new tenant application and fees ($50 per unit) to the Housing Bureau at least ten business days before the change in tenancy; the Chief Housing Inspector decides within ten business days, and a conditional certificate gives 30 days to finish repairs. The owner registration statement (§ 17-9.7) is amended within 20 days of any change and the amended statement posted and given to the tenants within seven days. (Woodbridge Township Code § 17-9.3)
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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