Moray Council seeks views on proposed rent increases
Council house tenants are being consulted on proposed rent changes.
Moray continues to have the lowest average weekly rent of all local authorities in Scotland, which are between 41-46% below the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) levels, depending on the size of the property.
Tenants are being asked about two options:
- A 6% increase, which will fund housing investment, maintain the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) compliance, and support a new build and acquisition programme;
- A 7% increase, which would enable an accelerated program for kitchen and bathroom upgrades.
The consultation – which will run until Friday 3 January - will involve an online survey alongside direct contact with tenants, the Register of Interested Tenants and Moray Tenant’s Forum to seek their feedback.
The results will be considered by elected members before a decision on any changes are made.
Chair of Moray Council’s Housing and Community Safety Committee, Cllr Amber Dunbar, said: "This consultation is a vital opportunity for tenants to have their say on the proposed rent changes, which will ensure that we continue to provide quality housing while also supporting investment in new homes and upgrades to existing properties.
“We want to hear from as many tenants as possible so that we can make informed decisions that balance affordability with the need to maintain and improve our housing stock."