West New York Rent Control Ordinance (CPI cap, 3% combined annual cap, hardship and capital improvement increases)
How much can my rent go up?
Max 3% in any 12 months.
All kinds of increases added together can't go over 3% in 12 months.
Depends on the year the building was built.
Who it covers
- Buildings completed on or before Oct 1, 1995.
- Not buildings less than 30 years old.
- Not owner-occupied buildings with 4 units or fewer.
- Covers: Rental housing in West New York other than exempt structures.
- Exemptions: Motels/hotels; owner-occupied 2-4 family dwellings; certain commercial buildings with up to 3 residential units where owner resides; premises newly constructed (construction commenced after Oct 1, 1995); condo/co-op units rented on or after Aug 1, 1995 with base rent over $1,000; units with approved rental agreements under Ord. 1461; substantially rehabilitated buildings.
- In force since
- Jul 21, 1982
- Enacted
- Jul 21, 1982
“In all cases, combined rent increases for all causes shall be limited to an amount not to exceed 3% in any one 12-month period …”
West New York Code ch. 312 (Rent Control) · ecode360.com · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026