What's the maximum rent increase in Jersey City for November 2026?
4%
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%.
- In effect
- November 2026 (monthly chart, dated Sept 25, 2026)
- Next change
- No fixed date
- Set by
- Office of Landlord/Tenant Relations · City ordinance
- Last checked
- October 17, 2026
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%.
How the Jersey City cap is calculated
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.
Who it covers, and who's exempt
Covered
- Properties subject to rent control under Chapter 260
Main exemptions & conditions
- 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.
Notice, and when it changes next
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.
Recent months on the official chart
| 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.
Earlier figures
| Period | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Jan–May 2026 | 3.0%, 3.0%, 3.4%, 2.9%, 3.2% |
Official 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See something out of date?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.
Frequently asked
What is the maximum rent increase in Jersey City for November 2026?
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%.
How is the Jersey City rent cap calculated?
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 rentals are exempt from the Jersey City cap?
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.
When does the Jersey City rent cap change next?
Monthly: the city posts a new chart month about six weeks ahead. The latest chart (Sept 25, 2026) covers November 2026.
Where does this Jersey City figure come from?
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.