Renting in Norwich
Norwich City Council · East of England
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Norwich.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£800 - £1,100
Estimated 12,000 private rented properties in the Norwich area.
HMO Rules in Norwich
Norwich has additional HMO licensing covering smaller properties. The council monitors HMO concentrations near the University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Norwich 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 Norwich, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0344 980 3333
Contact via website
Council Website
www.norwich.gov.ukTenant Advice in Norwich
Local Advice Line
Norwich CAB: 01603 765783
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 Norwich
2-Bed Rent
£900
/month
Avg Yield
5.5%
Growth (YoY)
5%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Norwichor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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