Renting in Sheffield
Sheffield City Council · Yorkshire and the Humber
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Sheffield.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£750 - £1,000
Selective Licence Fee
£500 - £650
Selective Licensing Areas
Estimated 40,000 private rented properties in the Sheffield area.
HMO Rules in Sheffield
Sheffield has selective licensing in several areas with high concentrations of private rented properties. The council focuses enforcement on properties with Category 1 hazards under HHSRS.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Sheffield 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 Sheffield, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0114 273 4680
Contact via website
Council Website
www.sheffield.gov.ukTenant Advice in Sheffield
Local Advice Line
Sheffield CAB: 0114 249 0505
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 Sheffield
2-Bed Rent
£825
/month
Avg Yield
6.4%
Growth (YoY)
5.5%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Sheffieldor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
Check a Property in Sheffield
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