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Rent Study Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Committee Advances Rent Policy Research

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Rent Petition Planning Continues

The committee made no policy decisions but set a working timeline to continue discussing a home rule petition, vote on draft text at its first September meeting, and introduce it at the second September City Council meeting.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Committee Plans Rent Stabilization Petition

The committee plans to present a home rule petition to the City Council in September and seek a Council vote by December. A public feedback survey on possible rent limits, exemptions, pass-through costs, and enforcement will remain open through August 14.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Rent listening sessions move forward

The committee scheduled a tenant listening session for May 14 at 6:00 p.m. and discussed a landlord and developer session proposed for May 19. The tenant session will include about 60 minutes for speakers and 20 minutes for general public comment.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Committee Reviews Rent Stabilization Options

The committee reviewed five rent stabilization program design options with Dr. Edward Goetz, including rent caps, vacancy rules, exemptions, and enforcement. No rent stabilization policy was adopted. The committee also confirmed listening sessions for tenants on May 7 and landlords on May 19.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Committees Discuss Housing Zoning Changes

The committees reviewed housing zoning recommendations, including removing the 18-unit building cap, allowing mixed-use development in residential zones, permitting duplexes by right, and reducing the number of zoning areas to three. No vote or final decision on the recommendations was recorded.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Rent Committee Continues Stabilization Study

Residents reported rent increases ranging from $150 to $350 per month, including one reported 47% increase, which they attributed to anticipated rent stabilization. The committee discussed research and a process for developing a possible home rule petition, but did not adopt a rent policy.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Committee Advances Rent Policy Research

The committee clarified that its role is to develop and present possible rent-policy options for community discussion, not decide whether Easthampton will adopt rent control. Members also began researching zoning changes, landlord and rental data, case studies, and the process for a possible home rule petition.

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