Woodbridge · Rent increases

How much can my rent go up in Woodbridge?

Max 5% every 12 months.

Why, and the exact law

This rent increase limit covers buildings with 5 or more units; some extra fees are not counted.

From Woodbridge Township Code § 20-3.1, read Oct 6, 2026.
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“no landlord shall request or receive a percentage increase in rent which is greater than five (5%) percent of the base rent for the previous twelve (12) month period …”

Woodbridge Township Code § 20-3.1 · ecode360.com

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  1. Get free legal helpIf your landlord won't fix it.Legal Services of New Jersey
  2. Find a lawyerReferral service of the State Bar.New Jersey State Bar
Every rule here, word for word (2)

State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.

Woodbridge lawDepends on the building

Woodbridge Rent Control: 5% cap on rent increases

How much can my rent go up?

Max 5% every 12 months.

This rent increase limit covers buildings with 5 or more units; some extra fees are not counted.

Depends on the year the building was built or the number of units.

Who it covers

  • Buildings with 5 or more units.
  • Not buildings less than 30 years old.
  • Covers: Buildings with 5 or more units.
  • Exemptions: Multifamily facilities of four or fewer units in the aggregate; motels and hotels; initial rent of newly constructed housing space; initial rerental after vacancy.
In force since
1977
The law, word for word

“no landlord shall request or receive a percentage increase in rent which is greater than five (5%) percent of the base rent for the previous twelve (12) month period …”

Woodbridge Township Code § 20-3.1 · ecode360.com · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026

No other rule found

New Jersey has no state law that establishes, governs or caps rents; rent control is left to municipal ordinances.

The law, word for word

“The State of New Jersey has no laws that establish, govern or control rents …”

nj.gov · Retrieved Oct 1, 2026

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