Renting in York
City of York Council · Yorkshire and the Humber
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in York.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£750 - £1,050
Estimated 14,000 private rented properties in the York area.
HMO Rules in York
York has an Article 4 direction limiting HMO conversions in certain areas. The council focuses enforcement on properties near the University of York and York St John University campuses.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: City of York 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 York, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01904 551550
Contact via website
Council Website
www.york.gov.ukTenant Advice in York
Local Advice Line
York CAB: 01904 638998
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 York
2-Bed Rent
£1,025
/month
Avg Yield
5%
Growth (YoY)
5.1%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Yorkor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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