Renting in Brighton
Brighton & Hove City Council · South East
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Brighton.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£1,000 - £1,400
Estimated 25,000 private rented properties in the Brighton area.
HMO Rules in Brighton
Brighton & Hove has additional HMO licensing across the whole city. The council has an Article 4 direction restricting new HMO conversions. High demand from students at two universities and London commuters creates a competitive market.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Brighton & Hove 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 Brighton, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01273 293030
Contact via website
Council Website
www.brighton-hove.gov.ukTenant Advice in Brighton
Local Advice Line
Brighton Housing Trust: 01273 645 530
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 Brighton
2-Bed Rent
£1,350
/month
Avg Yield
4.5%
Growth (YoY)
5.2%
Demand
Very High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Brightonor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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