Private housing

Our Private Housing Policy Statement

The Private Housing Policy Statement sets out our policy towards private housing in the city, including:

• Private rented sector
• Homeowners
• Empty Homes

Find out more about the policy statement

Discretionary licensing of privately rented housing

Bristol City Council in exercise of its powers under sections 56 and 80 of the Housing Act 2004 has on 8 October 2012 designated an area subject to Additional Licensing and an area subject to Selective Licensing.

Find out more about discretionary licensing