Renting in Liverpool
Liverpool City Council · North West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Liverpool.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£800 - £1,100
Selective Licence Fee
£500 - £700
Selective Licensing Areas
Estimated 52,000 private rented properties in the Liverpool area.
HMO Rules in Liverpool
Liverpool operates a large-scale selective licensing scheme covering multiple wards. The scheme targets areas with high proportions of privately rented properties and anti-social behaviour concerns.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Liverpool 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 Liverpool, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0151 233 3001
Contact via website
Council Website
www.liverpool.gov.ukTenant Advice in Liverpool
Local Advice Line
Liverpool CAB: 0151 522 1400
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 Liverpool
2-Bed Rent
£800
/month
Avg Yield
7.2%
Growth (YoY)
6.8%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Liverpoolor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
Check a Property in Liverpool
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