Renting in Worcester
Worcester City Council · West Midlands
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Worcester.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£750 - £1,000
Estimated 7,000 private rented properties in the Worcester area.
HMO Rules in Worcester
Worcester operates mandatory HMO licensing. The University of Worcester drives student rental demand in certain areas. The council investigates private rented sector complaints through its environmental health service.
Check the HMO Register
Check council website
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 Worcester, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01905 722233
Contact via website
Council Website
www.worcester.gov.ukTenant Advice in Worcester
Local Advice Line
Worcester CAB: 01905 22655
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 Worcester
2-Bed Rent
£825
/month
Avg Yield
5.4%
Growth (YoY)
4.2%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Worcesteror anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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