OFFICE OF LANDLORD/ TENANT RELATIONS

The Office of Landlord Tenant Relations administers and enforces the Rent Control Ordinance, Chapter 260 of the Jersey City Municipal Code and provides education, information and referrals to city residents in connection with landlord/tenant issues.                                                                                                             

NOTICE OF RENT LEVELING BOARD MEETING -

October 15, 2026


The Rent Leveling Board meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15 , 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 4 Jackson Square, The Holloway Building, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305.

NEW ONLINE PERMITTING & LICENSING SYSTEM (TYLER)

All Landlord Applications for Rent Increases, Annual Registrations, Petitions, and Requests, must be submitted through the new TYLER portal.

For technical assistance, please email [email protected]. 

For more information on how to create an account, please visit jcnj.org/hedc. For assistance with navigating our forms, please review the following guides:

LANDLORD REGISTRATION STATEMENTS

LANDLORD APPLICATION FOR RENT INCREASES

Contact Info

  • phone(201) 547-4821

  • Office of Landlord/Tenant Relations
    3 Jackson Square
    (aka 342 Martin Luther King Drive)
    Jersey City, New Jersey, 07305 


    Office Hours:
    Monday - Friday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Last Walk-In:
    Monday - Friday : 3:30 PM

  • Directions

TENANT PETITIONS

A tenant claiming the rent they are being charged is illegal may file an Illegal Rent Petition:

A tenant seeking a rent reduction due to the conditions of the building and/or apartment may file a Failure to Maintain Service Petition:

The Landlord must be provided with a copy of the Petition and all documents. A completed Proof of Service form, Petition, and all documents are to be submitted to the Office once the Landlord has been served.

Should you feel the need to consult with an attorney, see Legal Assistance Information below:

RESOURCES