Renting in Stirling
Stirling Council · Scotland
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Stirling.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£700 - £1,000
Estimated 4,000 private rented properties in the Stirling area.
HMO Rules in Stirling
Stirling Council operates HMO licensing under Scottish legislation. The University of Stirling drives student rental demand. The council monitors property standards and short-term lets in the city centre and Bridge of Allan.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Stirling 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 Stirling, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01786 404040
Contact via website
Council Website
www.stirling.gov.ukTenant Advice in Stirling
Local Advice Line
Stirling CAB: 01786 470999
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
- Scottish Government Private Renting Guidance
Rental Market in Stirling
2-Bed Rent
£775
/month
Avg Yield
5.5%
Growth (YoY)
4.2%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Stirlingor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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