Franklin Town, MA Rent Control 2026
Franklin Town has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Franklin Town does not have rent control. Massachusetts does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Franklin Town Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Franklin Town
Franklin Town landlords must follow Massachusetts state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$2,284
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Massachusetts rent control rules in Franklin Town and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Franklin Town's median rent of $2,284/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Franklin Town Rental Market Context
Franklin Town is the 42nd-largest city in Massachusetts (population 33,125). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $2,284/month, it falls in the above-average range for Massachusetts rental costs — 5% above the state median of $2,166/month.
How Franklin Town Compares in County
Franklin Town ranks #8 of 17 cities in County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Town | 59,114 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Methuen Town | 53,455 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Barnstable Town | 49,709 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Amherst Town | 40,277 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Braintree Town | 38,490 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Watertown Town | 35,256 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Randolph Town | 34,487 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Franklin Town | 33,125 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| North Attleborough Town | 30,943 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Bridgewater Town | 28,818 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| West Springfield Town | 28,424 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Agawam Town | 28,406 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Winthrop Town | 18,319 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Southbridge Town | 17,880 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
| Amesbury Town | 17,303 | $2,422/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for County, Massachusetts. All cities follow Massachusetts state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for State Average.
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