Rent consultation 2027-28 (Phase 2)

As Angus Council begins our annual rent-setting process, we are looking for your views on how housing income should be spent.

Two stage consultation

Last year, some tenants told us they wanted to have their say on spending priorities, before rent increase options were developed. 

So for 2027-28, we are using a two-stage consultation.

Phase 1

Earlier this year, 283 tenants took part in Phase 1 of our consultation. You told us your priorities are:

• investment in repairs and maintenance
• improving existing homes
• energy efficiency
• keeping rents affordable

We've used this feedback to help develop the rent options now being presented for consultation. 

Phase 2

Now, we want to know what you think the annual rent increase should be for next year (from 1 April 2027).

Before making your decision, you can find out more information by reading the 2027-28 rent increase booklet.

You can also watch this short video:

By consulting earlier, we want to give you a stronger voice in how housing income is invested and in the development of future rent proposals.

What your rent pays for

The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) is separate from the council's General Fund budget. The HRA can only be used to provide and manage council housing and related services. Most of the HRA's funds come from tenants' rents. This helps pay for:

• repairs and maintenance
• planned improvements to homes
• tenancy management services
• neighbourhood management and estate improvements
• health and safety and property compliance
• preparing empty homes for new tenants
• tenant participation and engagement
• digital services and communications
• repayment of borrowing used to invest in existing and new homes
• building and acquiring new council homes
• staff who deliver and support housing services

The cost of providing these services and investing in our homes continues to increase. Every year we need to consider what level of rent we need to:

• maintain services
• meet our legal responsibilities 
• continue investing in tenants’ homes

while considering affordability for tenants.

Prize Draw

As a thank you for taking part, tenants who complete the survey can choose to enter a prize draw to win a £50 shopping voucher. 

Closing date

This survey will close at 5pm on Sunday 13 December 2026.

Paper copies of the survey are available in ANGUSalive libraries.