Renting in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council · East Midlands
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Nottingham.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£900 - £1,300
Selective Licence Fee
£480 - £650
Selective Licensing Areas
Estimated 38,000 private rented properties in the Nottingham area.
HMO Rules in Nottingham
Nottingham was one of the first cities to introduce citywide selective licensing. All privately rented properties in designated areas require a licence. The council has prosecuted hundreds of non-compliant landlords.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Nottingham 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 Nottingham, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0115 915 5555
Contact via website
Council Website
www.nottinghamcity.gov.ukTenant Advice in Nottingham
Local Advice Line
Nottingham & District CAB: 0115 959 9211
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 Nottingham
2-Bed Rent
£850
/month
Avg Yield
6.5%
Growth (YoY)
5.7%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Nottinghamor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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