Renting in Plymouth
Plymouth City Council · South West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Plymouth.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£750 - £1,050
Estimated 16,000 private rented properties in the Plymouth area.
HMO Rules in Plymouth
Plymouth operates mandatory HMO licensing. The city has a significant student population from the University of Plymouth, and the council works to ensure HMOs near the campus meet standards.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Plymouth 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 Plymouth, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01752 668000
Contact via website
Council Website
www.plymouth.gov.ukTenant Advice in Plymouth
Local Advice Line
Plymouth CAB: 01752 205530
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 Plymouth
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 Plymouthor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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