Rent Control in Freehold 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 Freehold Township

Freehold Township, located in Monmouth 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 Freehold 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 Freehold Township?

The rent control ordinance in Freehold 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 Freehold Township limits annual rent increases to 90.0%. Calculated as a percentage of the difference between CPI 4 months before new lease and 4 months before current lease. Percentage can be no greater than 90%, if landlord pays heat, and no greater than

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

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

• Housing space being rented for the first time which shall not be restricted in the initial rent charged. Any subsequent rental increase, however, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. Vacant units which shall not be restricted in the rental charged. Any subsequent rental increase, however, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. Multiple dwellings containing fewer than four dwelling units. Motels, hotels and similar type buildings. Housing space which has been converted to condominium units, after the units' bona fide sale subsequent to conversion.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Freehold 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 Freehold Township Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (732) 294-2000

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://www.twp.freehold.nj.us/172/Rent-Control-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 Freehold 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.