Renting in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council · West Midlands
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Birmingham.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£950 - £1,300
Estimated 70,000 private rented properties in the Birmingham area.
HMO Rules in Birmingham
Birmingham has additional HMO licensing covering smaller HMOs in certain areas. The council has a dedicated private rented sector team that investigates complaints about property conditions.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Birmingham City Council HMO Register
What landlords must do:
- Obtain the correct licence for the property type
- Meet minimum room sizes (6.51m2 for one person, 10.22m2 for two)
- Provide adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Install and maintain fire safety equipment
- Keep the property in good repair and free from hazards
Report a Housing Problem
If you are experiencing issues with your rented property in Birmingham, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0121 303 9900
Contact via website
Council Website
www.birmingham.gov.ukTenant Advice in Birmingham
Local Advice Line
Birmingham CAB: 0121 248 4950
Free help is available from:
- Shelter (national housing charity, free advice line: 0808 800 4444)
- Citizens Advice (free, confidential advice on housing issues)
- Your local council's housing advice service
Rental Market in Birmingham
2-Bed Rent
£1,000
/month
Avg Yield
6%
Growth (YoY)
6.5%
Demand
Very High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Birminghamor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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