Renting in Canterbury
Canterbury City Council · South East
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Canterbury.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£900 - £1,200
Estimated 10,000 private rented properties in the Canterbury area.
HMO Rules in Canterbury
Canterbury has additional HMO licensing covering smaller HMOs. The city has three universities creating significant student rental demand. The council has an Article 4 direction in parts of the city restricting HMO conversions.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Canterbury 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 Canterbury, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01227 862000
Contact via website
Council Website
www.canterbury.gov.ukTenant Advice in Canterbury
Local Advice Line
Canterbury CAB: 01227 452762
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 Canterbury
2-Bed Rent
£1,025
/month
Avg Yield
5.2%
Growth (YoY)
4.8%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Canterburyor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
Check a Property in Canterbury
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