Jackson officials announced that the Township’s newly established Bureau of Rental Housing & Inspection is now fully staffed and will begin conducting rental property inspections starting Monday.

According to township officials, staff members spent the past six weeks organizing the new bureau, working through rental registration details and building the program from the ground up in preparation for the launch.

The bureau was created to ensure that all rental properties in Jackson Township comply with local ordinances and safety standards, while also confirming that rental units are properly registered with the township. Officials say the inspections are designed to verify that homes being rented meet required health, safety, and property maintenance standards and that landlords are operating within municipal regulations.

Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn said the initiative is aimed at restoring oversight and accountability to the township’s rental housing system.

“When I took office, we inherited a system that lacked the structure and oversight needed to properly regulate rental housing,” Kuhn said in a statement. “Establishing the Bureau of Rental Housing & Inspection is an important step toward ensuring that rental properties in Jackson Township are safe, properly maintained, and legally registered. Our residents deserve transparency, fairness, and enforcement of the rules that protect neighborhoods and families.”

Under the new program, every rental home in Jackson will now be subject to an annual inspection. Township officials said the bureau will work alongside the township’s Code Enforcement Department to ensure municipal ordinances are followed and that rental properties remain in compliance.

The bureau’s responsibilities include inspecting rental properties for safety and code compliance, ensuring that rental units are properly registered with the township, promoting safe housing conditions for tenants, and helping preserve the quality of life in residential neighborhoods.

Township officials are encouraging landlords and property owners to make sure their rental properties are properly registered and prepared for inspection as the program moves forward. Officials also noted that the creation of the bureau represents a broader effort to improve oversight of rental housing in Jackson Township while maintaining consistent and fair enforcement.

For more information about rental registration and inspections, property owners can contact Chief Inspector Jose Rivera at [email protected] or Inspector Hope Drew at [email protected].