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Rent a shed on a housing estate

If you need extra storage, you can apply to rent a shed on a housing estate. 

Do not store anything that may catch fire. This includes:

  • petrol, diesel or car batteries
  • dangerous chemicals
  • gas canisters
  • oil-based paints, paint thinners or turpentine
  • charcoal or briquettes
  • fireworks or flares

Learn more about the conditions for renting a shed.

Check if you’re eligible 

If the shed area is key or fob protected, only residents from that block can apply. 

If you’re a council tenant, you cannot rent a shed if you have rent arrears.

If you're a leaseholder, you cannot rent a shed if you have service charge arrears. 

How we prioritise  

There are a limited number of sheds and we prioritise applications in this order:   

  1. Blue Badge holders living on the estate  
  2. Tenants and leaseholders living on the estate   
  3. Blue Badge holders on neighbouring estates  
  4. Tenants and leaseholders on neighbouring estates  
  5. Council staff, business and non-Camden residents  

Cost of renting a shed

A shed costs £3 per week. If you’re a tenant, this is paid every Monday with your rent. 

Temporary closure of the waiting list 

We have temporarily closed the waiting list for sheds while we process existing applications. 

The application form will be made available again shortly. 

If you do not pay your rent

You must keep your payments up to date.

If you owe rent, you must contact the Housing Income team. They're here to help. Your rent statement includes the details of your Income Officer, or you can call 020 7974 4444. 

If you do not pay what you owe, we’ll give you written notice. You’ll need to reapply for a shed after clearing your debt.  

Lost or stolen shed key

Find out how to order a replacement shed key.

If you want to give up your shed 

Complete the form if you want to give up your shed. You must give us at least 7 days' notice.

Clearing your belongings

You must empty your shed before you return it to us. You can get rid of unwanted items by: 

We may charge you if we need to clear your belongings.

Repairing your shed

Your shed must be in good condition when you return it to us. If your shed needs repairing, report the repair issue online.

Returning your keys

Keys must be returned to the estate parking team by post or in person at our 5 Pancras Square office. This must be done by midday on Monday after giving notice to avoid further rent charges.

If you're moving home as well, all keys and fobs can be returned to your Neighbourhood Housing Officer or our reception. You’ll be asked to complete a notice of vacation form. 

Our address is: 

Camden Council 
5 Pancras Square 
London  
N1C 4AG