Renting in Carlisle
Cumberland Council · North West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Carlisle.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£700 - £950
Estimated 6,000 private rented properties in the Carlisle area.
HMO Rules in Carlisle
Cumberland Council (formed in 2023) manages housing enforcement for Carlisle. The city has a small but growing private rented sector. The council operates mandatory HMO licensing and investigates complaints about property conditions.
Check the HMO Register
Check council website
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 Carlisle, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0300 373 3730
Contact via website
Council Website
www.cumberland.gov.ukTenant Advice in Carlisle
Local Advice Line
Carlisle CAB: 0808 278 7897
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 Carlisle
2-Bed Rent
£575
/month
Avg Yield
6.8%
Growth (YoY)
3.8%
Demand
Low
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Carlisleor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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