Renting in Inverness
Highland Council · Scotland
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Inverness.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£700 - £1,000
Estimated 5,000 private rented properties in the Inverness area.
HMO Rules in Inverness
Highland Council administers HMO licensing for Inverness and the wider Highlands under Scottish legislation. The rental market is influenced by tourism, the University of the Highlands and Islands, and remote workers relocating to the area.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Highland 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 Inverness, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01349 886602
Contact via website
Council Website
www.highland.gov.ukTenant Advice in Inverness
Local Advice Line
Highland CAB: 01463 237477
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
- Scottish Government Private Renting Guidance
Rental Market in Inverness
2-Bed Rent
£725
/month
Avg Yield
5.2%
Growth (YoY)
4%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Invernessor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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