Jersey City · City ordinance
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For rent-controlled units in Jersey City, the city's chart lists 4.3% for November 2026, which is above the 4% ceiling, so the maximum increase is 4%.
The city's monthly CPI chart lists 4.3% for November 2026, above the 4% ceiling, so the most a landlord can increase is 4%. The chart for October 2026 (4.6%) also caps at 4%.
Formula limit from City of Jersey City, Office of Landlord/Tenant Relations.
Chart value by month. Above the 4% ceiling, the ceiling applies.
Source: City of Jersey City, Office of Landlord/Tenant Relations (CPI chart, allowable increases (Nov. 2026)).
Recent changes
The city's CPI chart for November 2026 shows 4.3%. Increases are limited to the posted percentage or 4%, whichever is less.
Official source: City of Jersey City: CPI chart, November 2026 (posted Sept 25, 2026) ↗
§ 1 · The formula
Lesser of 4% or CPI change (monthly chart)
The lesser of 4% or the percentage difference between the CPI three months before the lease expires and three months before the lease term began (§ 260-3). The city posts the resulting percentage by month; values over 4% are marked and capped at 4%.
Law: Rent Control Ordinance, Municipal Code ch. 260.
§ 2 · Coverage
§ 3 · Timing
Notice: Increases above the chart require Rent Leveling Board approval (capital improvement or hardship applications).
Next change: Monthly: the city posts a new chart month about six weeks ahead. The latest chart (Sept 25, 2026) covers November 2026.
| Month | Chart value |
|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4.0% |
| Jul 2026 | 4.6%* |
| Aug 2026 | 5.1%* |
| Sep 2026 | 4.1%* |
| Oct 2026 | 4.6%* |
| Nov 2026 | 4.3%* |
* above the ceiling, so the ceiling applies.
| Period | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Jan–May 2026 | 3.0%, 3.0%, 3.4%, 2.9%, 3.2% |
§ 4 · Sources
“2026 3.0% 3.0% 3.4% 2.9% 3.2% 4.0% 4.6%* 5.1%* 4.1%* 4.6%* 4.3%*”
“imposing or collecting a rent increase greater than the applicable percentage posted or 4%, whichever is less”
See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.
§ 5 · Questions
For rent-controlled units in Jersey City, the city's chart lists 4.3% for November 2026, which is above the 4% ceiling, so the maximum increase is 4%.
The lesser of 4% or the percentage difference between the CPI three months before the lease expires and three months before the lease term began (§ 260-3). The city posts the resulting percentage by month; values over 4% are marked and capped at 4%.
Which buildings are covered (e.g. by size, owner occupancy or construction date) is not summarized on the official pages we checked. Ask the Office of Landlord/Tenant Relations, (201) 547-5127.
Monthly: the city posts a new chart month about six weeks ahead. The latest chart (Sept 25, 2026) covers November 2026.
From City of Jersey City, Office of Landlord/Tenant Relations: “CPI chart, allowable increases (Nov. 2026)”, which we last checked on October 17, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.
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