Renting in Gloucester
Gloucester City Council · South West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Gloucester.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£700 - £950
Estimated 8,000 private rented properties in the Gloucester area.
HMO Rules in Gloucester
Gloucester operates mandatory HMO licensing. The city offers relatively affordable renting compared to nearby Cheltenham. The council focuses on ensuring minimum standards in the private rented sector.
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 Gloucester, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01452 396396
Contact via website
Council Website
www.gloucester.gov.ukTenant Advice in Gloucester
Local Advice Line
Gloucester CAB: 01452 527202
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 Gloucester
2-Bed Rent
£825
/month
Avg Yield
5.6%
Growth (YoY)
4.5%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Gloucesteror anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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