Rent Control in Neptune 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 Neptune Township

Neptune 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 Neptune 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 Neptune Township?

The rent control ordinance in Neptune 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 5 or more units.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in Neptune Township limits annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). No greater than the percentage increase in the CPI for the New York – East – New Jersey region published in the fourth month prior to the month in which the lease or periodic tenancy terminates over t

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

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

• Exception(s): motels, hotels, bed and breakfast facilities, guesthouses; commercial rentals; owner-occupied dwellings with four (4) units or less rental units; single-family structures and housing structures in general with four (4) rental units or less. Newly-constructed structures and those rented for the first time are exempt for the tenant's first year rental. Further exemption may exist by the preemption by Federal and State Statutes regulating residential rents such as, but not limited to, dwellings owned by HUD, financed under Federal programs and subject to regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and housing regulated and provided under the New Jersey Housing Finance Agency Law of 1967. Vacancy Decontrol (until re-rented).

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Neptune 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 Neptune Township Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (732) 988-5200 ext- 235

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://neptunetownship.org/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 Neptune 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.