Renting in Portsmouth
Portsmouth City Council · South East
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Portsmouth.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£800 - £1,100
Estimated 16,000 private rented properties in the Portsmouth area.
HMO Rules in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has additional HMO licensing across the whole city. The compact island geography means housing density is high, and the council actively manages HMO concentrations in residential streets.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
023 9268 8460
Contact via website
Council Website
www.portsmouth.gov.ukTenant Advice in Portsmouth
Local Advice Line
Portsmouth CAB: 023 9400 6600
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 Portsmouth
2-Bed Rent
£950
/month
Avg Yield
5.8%
Growth (YoY)
5.1%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Portsmouthor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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