Kirklees Council House Rent for to go up by 7.7%

Every year, Kirklees Council’s Cabinet reviews rent charges for its tenants. In their meeting today (12 December), councillors agreed a rent increase of 7.7 percent for the financial year 2024/25. The increase means Kirklees tenants will pay rent charges that align with the Government’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus one percent guideline.

Kirklees Council Cabinet agree rent rates for next financial year

Every year, Kirklees Council’s Cabinet reviews rent charges for its tenants. In their meeting today (12 December), councillors agreed a rent increase of 7.7 percent for the financial year 2024/25. The increase means Kirklees tenants will pay rent charges that align with the Government’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus one percent guideline.

For individual properties, the average increase will be £5.36 per week for a one-bedroom property, £6.36 per week for a two-bedroom, £7.16 per week for a three-bedroom, and £7.57 per week for a four-bedroom.

Service charges, including communal cleaning, window cleaning, and door entry systems, for 2024/25 will also see the same increase, resulting in an extra charge between £0.03 and £1.30 per week.

The new charges will be applied from 1 April 2024. Tenants will receive their statutory increase notice with information and contact details of the Money Advice Team four weeks before any increase.

Councillor Moses Crook, Cabinet Member for Housing and Highways, said:

“Our difficult decision to increase rents by 7.7 percent, in line with government guidelines, is vital in maintaining and improving the quality and safety of our council housing stock. We understand our tenants’ financial pressures, particularly in the current financial situation, and we will ensure that there is support in place for anyone who is struggling.”

The council offers support through a dedicated Income Management and Money Advice Team, who will work with tenants to support them in completing claims for benefits and signposting to other organisations.

For additional support, tenants can also access the Council’s Local Welfare Provision.