Renting in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council · West Midlands
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Stoke-on-Trent.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£650 - £900
Selective Licence Fee
£400 - £550
Selective Licensing Areas
Estimated 20,000 private rented properties in the Stoke-on-Trent area.
HMO Rules in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent has selective licensing covering large parts of the city. Low property values attract buy-to-let investors, and the council uses licensing to maintain property standards in areas with high private renter concentrations.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01782 234234
Contact via website
Council Website
www.stoke.gov.ukTenant Advice in Stoke-on-Trent
Local Advice Line
North Staffs CAB: 01782 408010
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 Stoke-on-Trent
2-Bed Rent
£600
/month
Avg Yield
7.5%
Growth (YoY)
4.2%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Stoke-on-Trentor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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