Rent Increase Consultation 2026/27

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Closes 18 Dec 2025

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Your views on the 2026/27 rent increase

Click to read key details to help you make an informed decision about the proposals

Capital Programme Installs (2024/25):

  • New windows fitted to 377 homes
  • New kitchens installed in 199 homes
  • New central heating boilers installed in 163 homes
  • Installation of 76 adapted bathrooms
  • 62 roof replacements
  • 36 homes rendered
  • 13 secure door entry systems installed to our flatted accommodation
  • CCTV installations in 7 blocks of flatted accommodation

Rent proposals by bedroom size

Below is the table of the rent proposals based on bedroom size. These rents are based on average rent over 52 weeks.

 
  Option 1 - 6% Option 2 - 7% Option 3 - 8%
  Increase per week Average weekly rent Increase per week Average weekly rent Increase per week Average weekly rent
0 Bedroom £4.49 £79.40 £5.24 £80.15 £5.99 £80.90
1 Bedroom £5.61 £99.13 £6.55 £100.06 £7.48 £101.00
2 Bedroom £6.27 £110.73 £7.83 £111.78 £8.36 £112.82
3 Bedroom £6.77 £119.53 £7.89 £120.66 £9.02 £121.79
4+ Bedroom £7.42 £131.07 £8.66 £132.31 £9.89 £133.55

Performance highlights

You can also refer to our Annual Report to Tenants which highlights the Council's performance in 2024/25.

Do you receive Housing Costs assistance with Universal Credit or Housing Benefit to help with your rent?
Do you think the rent you pay represents good value for money?
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To afford the current financial business plan for the next 5 years we need a minimum of 6% increase for 2026/27.

Please consider the following options and select the option you prefer.

Increase of 6% =

  • Average weekly rent of £103.81, the minimum required to deliver the service.

Increase of 7% =

  • Average weekly rent of £104.79, £1.26m over the next 5 years to invest in energy efficiency improvements to around 50 homes, eg solar PV roof panels and renewable heating and sensor technology.

Increase of 8% =

  • Average weekly rent of £105.77, £2.5m over the next 5 years to invest in energy efficiency improvements to around 100 homes, eg solar PV roof panels and renewable heating and sensor technology.
(Required)
It is important that we take account of what current and prospective tenants and other customers are likely to be able to afford. Taking into account your household income and associated costs, do you think the current rent charged by Clackmannanshire Council is affordable?
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