In January 2026, Councillors agreed a 6.5% rent increase for 2026/2027, in line with the views of our tenants.
The increase was recommended following a consultation in November and December 2026 which gathered almost 2,800 responses from tenants. Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation.
The new rent level will come into effect from Monday 6 April 2026. Every tenant will be sent a letter with details of their new rent. You can also calculate your weekly rent by visiting our rent calculator.
The increase will pay for enhanced service levels for tenants and rising costs faced by the Housing Revenue Account and reflects our continued commitment to rent levels that are affordable whilst maintaining good performance and high levels of tenant satisfaction.
We will have an average rental figure of £90.01 per week compared to the projected Scottish local authority average of £98.72. The average weekly rent increase on our properties is:
- Bedsit - £3.84
- 1 bedroom - £5.15
- 2 bedrooms - £5.57
- 3 bedrooms - £6.24
- 4 or more bedrooms - £6.84
Rent calculator
You can work out exactly what your weekly rent level will be using this rent calculator (you can also work out what your current rent level is using this tool):
Tenants who receive Universal Credit
If you receive Universal Credit payments you'll need to tell the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) about your new rent level.
The way Universal Credit works means it is up to you to tell the DWP that your rent is going up, and by how much. After 1 April, the DWP will send a 'To Do' action to your online Universal Credit journal. This will be called 'Report any changes to your housing costs'. Please answer the questions in this action - this will let the DWP know about your rent increase.
This will ensure that the amount you receive in Universal Credit will continue to cover the cost of your rent.
If you need any advice, please speak to your Local Area Housing Office by calling 01738 476000 and choose option 2.
Anyone who is struggling to pay their rent can contact us on 01738 476000 (option 2) to take advantage of the financial support and advice that Housing staff and other Council colleagues can provide. You can also read about the wide range of help available on our cost of living webpage..
