Rent Control in Phillipsburg Town, 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 Phillipsburg Town

Phillipsburg Town, located in Warren 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 Phillipsburg Town 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 Phillipsburg Town?

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

• Minimum units requirement: The ordinance applies to buildings with 1 or more units.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in Phillipsburg Town limits annual rent increases to 10.0%. Annual increase in CPI- Northeast multiplied by 1.1 percent. Waiver permitted one per year based on a documented need to make capital repairs to one or more units, or the common area of the property,

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

The following properties or situations may be exempt from rent control in Phillipsburg Town:

• Motels, commercial rental properties, hotels, boarding houses, educational dormitories, public housing, housing accommodating Section 8 recipients, nursing homes, structures containing three rental units or less with one of those units being owner occupied, all buildings built in 2005 or after

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Phillipsburg Town, 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 Phillipsburg Town Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://www.phillipsburgnj.org/
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/

Frequently Asked Questions

Note: This article provides general information about rent control in Phillipsburg Town. 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.