Rent Control in West New York 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 West New York Town

West New York Town, located in Hudson 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 West New York 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 West New York Town?

The rent control ordinance in West New York 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 West New York Town limits annual rent increases to 5.0%. CPI between 90 days prior to end of lease and preceding 12 month period. Maximum of 5%.

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

The following properties or situations may be exempt from rent control in West New York Town:

• Motels, hotels, similar premises, owner-occupied 2- 3- and 4-family dwellings (except condos and cooperatives), owner-occupied commercial buildings containing 3 or less residential units in addition to a single commercial unit that is leased or owned or rented by the owner, newly constructed (from ground-up) units (permanently exempted), condos and cooperative units with a base rent exceeding $1000, and substantially rehabilitated units.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in West New York 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 West New York Town Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (201) 295-5290

6. Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Note: This article provides general information about rent control in West New York 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.