The council owns a wide range of land and buildings. The income from these assets helps fund local services, keep council tax lower than nearby areas, and invest in Portsmouth's future. Learn more about the different ways you can rent, buy, or enquire about council-owned property.
Buy or rent a home-related property
Residential property
To buy your council home, call 023 9283 4845 or 023 9283 4542.
Decanting allowance for council tenants
If you're a council tenant eligible for a decanting allowance, call 023 9283 4267.
Domestic garage
To rent a domestic garage; visit our dedicated page to find out more.
Enquire about council-owned land and property
Council ownership of land or property
For local land charges, call 023 9283 4065 or 023 9283 4063.
To find which buildings or land are on our asset register, contact the property review team on 023 9284 1550 or at commercialproperty@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Rent or buy business property
Business and commercial property
Find out more about our business and commercial properties for rent or sale. Contact us on 023 9283 4349 or at commercialproperty@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Market stalls
Find out more about market stalls and concessional pitches. To rent a market stall (Commercial road or Cosham markets), contact the market inspectors on 07931 503787 or 07985 160403 (Monday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday).
Agricultural holding
To rent an agricultural holding, call 023 9283 4349, or email commercialproperty@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Apply for licences
Skip operator / highway projection licence
To apply for a skip operator or highway projection licence, call 023 9283 4278.