Renting in Cheltenham
Cheltenham Borough Council · South West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Cheltenham.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£800 - £1,050
Estimated 8,000 private rented properties in the Cheltenham area.
HMO Rules in Cheltenham
Cheltenham operates mandatory HMO licensing. The town has a strong rental market driven by GCHQ, professional services, and the University of Gloucestershire campus. The council monitors property standards through environmental health.
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 Cheltenham, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01242 262626
Contact via website
Council Website
www.cheltenham.gov.ukTenant Advice in Cheltenham
Local Advice Line
Cheltenham CAB: 01242 522491
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 Cheltenham
2-Bed Rent
£1,025
/month
Avg Yield
4.8%
Growth (YoY)
4.5%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Cheltenhamor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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