Renting in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes City Council · South East
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Milton Keynes.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£800 - £1,050
Estimated 18,000 private rented properties in the Milton Keynes area.
HMO Rules in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is a rapidly growing city with increasing demand for private rentals. The council operates mandatory HMO licensing and monitors conditions in the expanding new-build rental 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 Milton Keynes, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01908 691691
Contact via website
Council Website
www.milton-keynes.gov.ukTenant Advice in Milton Keynes
Local Advice Line
Milton Keynes CAB: 01908 604475
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 Milton Keynes
2-Bed Rent
£1,100
/month
Avg Yield
5.3%
Growth (YoY)
5%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Milton Keynesor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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