Renting A Council Garage

The Council owns and rents out a number of garages across the district.

Before being allocated a garage there is some important information that you need to know. Listed below are some key facts:

• The Council has a fairly large waiting list for those wanting to rent a garage in some areas.
• Anyone wanting a garage will need to fill out an application form in order to go on this waiting list.
• Council tenants take priority over non-council tenants in areas where garages have been demolished (for example: Town Farm and Southmead Close).
• People who have had their garage demolished will take priority over anyone on the list.
• Garages cost £14.50 per week to rent (£15.00 from 7th April 2025), but non-council tenants have to pay £14.50 plus VAT at the current rate of 20% = £17.40 (£18.00 from 7th April 2025).
• We will make sure a garage is in reasonable condition before letting it.
• The Council will only replace garage doors if they are in poor condition.
• Garage rent is NOT eligible for housing benefit.
• The garage licence is a weekly licence, so either party must give a weeks notice to end the agreement.

To apply for a garage please complete our Garage Application form.