Council tenants in Wokingham Borough will see rents increase by 4.8% from April 2026, after the ruling executive approved the rise last week.
The increase applies to standard council properties, garage rents, and shared equity rents. Tenant service charges will also go up to achieve full cost recovery.
The council said the rent hike is necessary to ensure “sound finances” and maintain value for money in providing housing services, allowing continued investment in repairs, safety works, and housing improvements.
Tenants will be notified directly about how the changes affect their payments.
