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Letting in the Isles of Scilly: the rules and the numbers

Yours, or one you're thinking of buying. England and Wales for now.

What applies to rented homes in the Isles of Scilly, in one place: the licensing schemes and where they run, planning limits on house shares, what housing allowance pays, typical rents, and how local homes rate on energy. Every figure shows its source and date. For one property, enter its address above.

Last checked: 26 September 2026

Licences

No council licensing scheme runs here right now, and the council sets no planning limits on house shares, so only the rule below applies.

Anywhere in England, a house share of 5 or more people from more than one household needs a licence from the council - an HMO licence.

Source: Council of the Isles of Scilly, checked 26 September 2026

Housing allowance

Housing allowance is the most that benefits pay towards a tenant's rent each month.

  • In the Kernow West area: £392.50 for a room in a house share, £550.00 for a 1-bedroom home, £695.00 for a 2-bedroom home, £815.00 for a 3-bedroom home, £1,100.00 for a 4-bedroom home.

Source: Department for Work and Pensions, Local Housing Allowance rates from 1 April 2026

Rents

The Office for National Statistics publishes no rents figure for this council.

Energy ratings

12% of local homes with an energy certificate are rated C or better.

Source: Office for National Statistics, energy certificates up to March 2025