Renting in Peterborough
Peterborough City Council · East of England
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Peterborough.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£750 - £1,000
Selective Licence Fee
£450 - £600
Selective Licensing Areas
Estimated 14,000 private rented properties in the Peterborough area.
HMO Rules in Peterborough
Peterborough has selective licensing in several wards. The scheme targets areas where anti-social behaviour and poor property conditions are linked to the private rented sector.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Peterborough 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 Peterborough, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01733 747474
Contact via website
Council Website
www.peterborough.gov.ukTenant Advice in Peterborough
Local Advice Line
Peterborough CAB: 01733 308010
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 Peterborough
2-Bed Rent
£825
/month
Avg Yield
5.8%
Growth (YoY)
4.5%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Peterboroughor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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