Renting in Exeter
Exeter City Council · South West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Exeter.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£850 - £1,100
Estimated 12,000 private rented properties in the Exeter area.
HMO Rules in Exeter
Exeter has additional HMO licensing covering the whole city. Student demand from the University of Exeter is significant, particularly in areas like St James and Pennsylvania.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Exeter 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 Exeter, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01392 265147
Contact via website
Council Website
www.exeter.gov.ukTenant Advice in Exeter
Local Advice Line
Exeter CAB: 01392 421155
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 Exeter
2-Bed Rent
£1,025
/month
Avg Yield
5.2%
Growth (YoY)
5%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Exeteror anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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