Renting in Wolverhampton
City of Wolverhampton Council · West Midlands
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Wolverhampton.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£750 - £1,000
Selective Licence Fee
£450 - £600
Selective Licensing Areas
Estimated 16,000 private rented properties in the Wolverhampton area.
HMO Rules in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton has selective licensing in several designated areas. The council focuses on improving property conditions and tackling anti-social behaviour through the licensing scheme.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: City of Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01902 551155
Contact via website
Council Website
www.wolverhampton.gov.ukTenant Advice in Wolverhampton
Local Advice Line
Wolverhampton CAB: 01902 572006
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 Wolverhampton
2-Bed Rent
£725
/month
Avg Yield
6.6%
Growth (YoY)
5%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Wolverhamptonor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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