Rent Control in Toms River 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 Toms River Township

Toms River Township, located in Ocean 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 Toms River 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 Toms River Township?

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

• Property type: The ordinance applies to mobile home parks.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in Toms River Township limits annual rent increases to 3.5%. Increased cost of utilities and mobile home space and/or license fees plus the lesser of 3.5% and CPI increase during period ending 120 days prior to application for increase.

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

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

• Newly constructed first-time rentals (until re-rented). Vacancy decontrol (until re-rented). 40% maximum increase.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Toms River 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 Toms River Township Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (732) 341-1000

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://www.tomsrivertownship.com/532/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 Toms River 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.