Renting in Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council · East Midlands
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Northampton.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£750 - £1,000
Estimated 14,000 private rented properties in the Northampton area.
HMO Rules in Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council (formed in 2021) manages housing enforcement for Northampton. The council operates mandatory HMO licensing and investigates complaints about property conditions 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 Northampton, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0300 126 7000
Contact via website
Council Website
www.westnorthants.gov.ukTenant Advice in Northampton
Local Advice Line
Northampton CAB: 01604 621016
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 Northampton
2-Bed Rent
£850
/month
Avg Yield
5.6%
Growth (YoY)
4.8%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Northamptonor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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