HOBOKEN SDL Portal Instructions

Enter your email, username, password, name, and select Hoboken as the Primary Town. Verify your email by clicking on the verification link.
After logging in, click on My Account, then Verification to verify your phone number. Once verified, your account status will show as Account Verified in green.

Starting a New Property Claim Request:

Click on Requests and then Claim a Property under Property Claim to start a new claim request.

Select Apply for a new property Claim Role, enter your role,property address, and complete location details. Upload a copy of property taxes.
Select the appropriate role (e.g., LANDLORD for property owners) and submit the request.

Registering a New Property:

If you have not registered your property before, click on Register a Property under Property Registration.

Fill out the required details including Property Registration Type, Property Type, and property address. Complete the Annual Unit Registration Form.
Submit the form once all information is entered.

Registration and Unit Fees:

You will need to pay an Annual Registration Fee of $50.
Multi-dwelling units must also pay unit fees based on the number of units owned.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I encounter issues during account creation?
A: If you face any problems during account creation, please contact SDLRC@hobokennj.gov for assistance.

Q: How can I get more information about Rent Control related queries?
A: For questions related to Rent Control, please email rentcontrol@hobokennj.gov.

Create an SDL Portal Account

When you arrive to the SDL portal, click on the green “Sign Up” button.

Enter your email, username, password, name, and choose Hoboken under “Primary Town”. You will need to click on the verification link in your email.

Account Verification

After logging in and clicking on “My Account” from the drop-down in the top right corner, you will need to click “Verification” and verify your phone number as well. When done, it should say “Account Verified” in green.

Starting a New Property Claim Request

From any screen, click on “Requests” in the top, left to bring you to the Online Requests page. From there, click on “Claim a Property” in under “Property Claim”.

Next, select “Apply for a new property Claim Role”, enter your role, search the property’s address and complete location information. Finally, upload a copy of your property taxes.
Please reference the chart to the right when determining your role as different roles have varying permissions. If you are the property owner, or the agent responsible for entering and managing the account, the role of LANDLORD is the suggested choice. It allows the most permissions in the Portal.
Select “Submit Request” at the bottom when complete.

Registering a New Property

Follow these steps if you have never registered your property in SDL.
If you completed a Property Registration in SDL in 2023, see the Renewal Instructions .
From any screen, click on “Requests” in the top, left to bring you to the Online Requests page. From there, click on “Register a Property” under “Property Registration”.

The top of the page includes instructions to fill out.
Select “I need to apply for a new registration.” Then fill out your Property Registration Type and the Property Type.
In the next box, search for the address of your property, doing so will auto-populate most of the location information. Be sure to complete the Annual Unit Registration Form.

Scrolling down to “Property Registration Documents”, add the Annual Registration Form. This will open a new pop-up window to fill out location and tenant information. By clicking “Add” on the bottom, a new pop-up will open, allowing you to enter the tenant’s name, unit number, base rent, if there is a surcharge and the type, current rent charged, lease expiration date, and if there is a lead safe certificate. When complete, click “Save” and enter remaining tenants’ information. This form is required to complete the Annual Property Registration.

Click “Submit Form” at the bottom when complete.