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Rent Regulations

Amherst

Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

Partial coverage

Some Amherst municipal ordinances are available. We're working to add more sections as they are ingested and verified.

Rules (13)

Definitions

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § B

State Law Not Preempted

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § C

Residential Rental Permit Required

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § D

Exemptions

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § E

Application

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § F

Issuance or denial

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § G

Fees

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § H

Requirements to Obtain a Permit

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § I

Regulations

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § J

Disclosure Notification and Other Requirements

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § K

Consent

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § L

Violations, Enforcement, and Penalties

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § M

Purpose

Amherst, Mass., General Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026) § Purpose

Code Compilations

Amherst General Bylaws Ch. 3.50 — Residential Rental Property (June 2026)

Amherst, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. 3.50 (June 2026)

Town of Amherst General Bylaws Chapter 3.50 — Residential Rental Property (as amended April 8, 2024; effective June 15, 2026)

Amherst bylaw establishing a proactive residential rental inspection and permitting program, including permit requirements, fees, inspection standards, disclosure obligations, and enforcement procedures.

Official source: www.amherstma.gov