Renting in Bristol
Bristol City Council · South West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Bristol.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£1,100 - £1,500
Estimated 40,000 private rented properties in the Bristol area.
HMO Rules in Bristol
Bristol has additional HMO licensing covering properties with three or more occupants forming two or more households. The council is particularly active in student-heavy areas like Clifton and Redland.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Bristol 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 Bristol, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0117 922 2000
Contact via website
Council Website
www.bristol.gov.ukTenant Advice in Bristol
Local Advice Line
Shelter Bristol: 0344 515 1540
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 Bristol
2-Bed Rent
£1,350
/month
Avg Yield
5.1%
Growth (YoY)
6%
Demand
Very High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Bristolor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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