Does Waltham have rent control?

Waltham does not have local rent control, but Massachusetts state rules on rent increases may apply.

What is the rent increase cap in Waltham?

No local cap exists. Massachusetts state limits may apply to certain properties.

Are any properties exempt from Waltham rent control?

Common exemptions include single-family homes, new construction (typically 15 years), owner-occupied duplexes, and subsidized housing.

Waltham, MA Rent Control 2026

Waltham has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.

Waltham 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.

Key Takeaways — Waltham Rent Control

Key rule: Local Rules Apply
Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants

Rent Control in Waltham

Waltham landlords must follow Massachusetts state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.

$2,941

median 2BR rent

Local Rules Apply

key requirement

Penalty Warning

Violate Massachusetts rent control rules in Waltham and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Waltham's median rent of $2,941/month, even a single violation adds up fast.

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Rent Control in Nearby Cities

Own properties in multiple cities? Rules may differ locally:

Newton, MA
Pop. 88,415 Cambridge, MA
Pop. 118,214 Medford, MA
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Pop. 80,407 Woburn, MA
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How we researched this page: Rent control rules are based on Massachusetts state statutes. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Middlesex County. Last updated: August 2026.

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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

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