Rent Control in Belleville Township, NJ

Last updated: January 2026

A practical guide to understanding who is covered, key exemptions, and how to check your building's status.

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1. Overview of Rent Control in Belleville Township

Belleville Township, located in Essex County, New Jersey, has a local rent control ordinance that provides rent stabilization and tenant protection for many residential rental units. The ordinance is administered by the Belleville Township Rent Control Board.

This article is a high‑level guide based on public resources and the municipality's rent control ordinance. It is not legal advice. For specific questions about your situation, consult with a qualified attorney or contact the local rent control office.

2. Who Is Covered by Rent Control in Belleville Township?

The rent control ordinance in Belleville Township applies to specific types of properties based on the number of units and other criteria:

• Minimum units requirement: The ordinance applies to buildings with 4 or more units.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in Belleville Township limits annual rent increases to 4.0%. No more than 4% increase at the expiration of a lease or at the termination of the lease of a periodic tenant. The rental for housing space shall not be increased more than 5% in any consecutive 12 mo

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

The following properties or situations may be exempt from rent control in Belleville Township:

• Newly constructed dwelling units exempted for 36 months from time of first occupancy, "substantially rehabilitated" units (4+ rental units and if cost of improvements are at least 75% of assessed property value) are exempted for 12 months from time of first occupancy. Vacancy Decontrol subject to requirements, non-coercion certification, and fees.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Belleville Township, you can:

• Use RentCheckMe: Enter your address in the RentCheckMe address checker to see if your building is likely covered by rent control.
• Contact the Rent Control Board: Reach out to the Belleville Township Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (973) 844-2118

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://www.bellevillenj.org/pages/rent-leveling-board
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/

Frequently Asked Questions

Note: This article provides general information about rent control in Belleville Township. Rent control laws can be complex and may change over time. For specific questions about your situation, consult with a qualified attorney or contact the local rent control office.