Tenant participation
Rent consultation - 5 Year Rent Strategy 2026-31
We want to hear your views on rent levels for Council homes in 2026-31.
Every year, the rent tenants pay helps fund the services we provide, like repairs, maintenance, building new homes, and making sure homes meet safety and energy standards. Unlike other Council services, housing is funded by tenants rent.
Over the past decade, we have kept rent increases low. However, costs have gone up, especially for repairs, building materials and loan repayments from borrowing to build and improve homes. At the same time, tenants have told us they want better energy efficiency, more new homes, and continued investment in kitchens, bathrooms, windows, and doors.
To keep delivering these services and meet future needs, we need to plan ahead. That’s why we’re asking for your views on a possible rent increase. This would help us:
- Maintain and improve existing homes
- Build more affordable homes
- Meet safety and energy standards
- Keep services running reliably
- Reduce the amount of rent income spent on loan repayments over time
We know affordability matters. Our rents are among the lowest in Scotland, and most tenants say they feel their rent offers good value for money. We want to keep it that way, while making sure homes stay safe, warm, and well-maintained.
Help shape the future of housing in Highland.