Jackson Township officials announced that the Township’s Bureau of Rental Housing & Inspection is now staffed and will begin conducting rental inspections starting today, Monday, March 16, 2026. Over the past six weeks, the bureau employees have worked on registration details and setting up this new bureau from scratch.

The Bureau was established to ensure that all rental properties within the Township comply with local ordinances and safety standards, while also ensuring that rented properties are properly registered with the Township.

Rental inspections are intended to confirm that homes being rented meet required health, safety, and property maintenance standards and that landlords are operating within municipal regulations.

Mayor Jennifer Kuhn emphasized that the initiative is about restoring accountability and protecting residents.

“When I took office, we inherited a system that lacked the structure and oversight needed to properly regulate rental housing,” said Mayor Kuhn. “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.”

Township officials say the Bureau will work with property owners to ensure compliance while maintaining consistent and fair enforcement of the Township’s rental regulations. The addition of this new bureau will add a yearly inspection to every rental home in Jackson and this new bureau will work with Code Enforcement to ensure that our municipal ordinances are followed.

The Bureau’s responsibilities include:

• Inspecting rental properties for safety and code compliance
• Ensuring rental properties are properly registered with the Township
• Protecting the quality of life in residential neighborhoods
• Promoting safe housing conditions for tenants

The Township encourages landlords and property owners to ensure their rental properties are properly registered and prepared for inspection.

Jackson Township officials noted that the implementation of the Bureau represents an important step in improving oversight of rental housing while ensuring fair and consistent enforcement moving forward.

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