Renting a Garage
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On this page you’ll be able to find out all you need to know about renting a garage from us. You can also fill in an online form to apply for one.
Garage Availability and Application Form
We no longer hold waiting lists for garage applicants. We advertise garages as they become available. The garages shown on the garage application page above are the ones we have available at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a Colchester Borough Homes Tenant or leaseholder to get a garage?
No, anyone over the age of 18 can rent a garage from us.
How much does it cost?
If you are a Colchester City Council tenant, leaseholder or a non council tenant we will charge you £20.87 per week in areas of high demand for garages. (2026/27)
There is a lower charge of £15.38 per week in areas where the demand is lower. (2026/27).
If you are not a council tenant, then we have to charge you 20% VAT rate.
Cost per month can range from £64 – £105 depending on the area and your tenancy should always be in credit.
You will also receive 2 weeks rent free if you have a garage tenancy for the duration of a year or more, the rent free weeks are in March and December and are automatically applied each year for current garage tenancies.
What is the best way to pay?
Garage rent for new tenancies must be paid by direct debit. Your account must always remain in credit.
If you allow two consecutive failed direct debits, no other payment option will be offered, and you will be sent a notice to quit letter. You will be given a period of time to clear the garage of any belongings, and the garage keys will need to be handed back to The Greenstead Local Housing Office.
What can I use my garage for?
Garages should normally be used to store your car, but you can use them for other things as long as you don’t cause a nuisance or do anything which is dangerous or illegal. You must not use your garage for carrying out any business or trade unless we give you permission in writing first. You must never store petrol or other flammable substances in the garage.
Is there any reason why I might be refused a garage?
If you are a tenant or leaseholder and owe us any money, then we will not consider you for a garage. If you have had a garage with us, but still owe us money, you will also not be considered.
What happens if I fall behind on the rent?
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards rent arrears on garages. This means if you fall behind on your payments we will take steps to recover the garage so we can rent it to someone else.
How do I end my garage tenancy?
You can end your garage tenancy by giving one week’s notice in writing, using a printable Garage Termination Form or our online form. All garage tenancies must end on a Monday and you must make sure that the rent is up to date, all the keys are returned and all your belongings are removed.
Can we end your garage tenancy?
Yes. If you do not pay your rent, or if you break the conditions of your garage tenancy, we can give you one week’s notice in writing that we are ending your tenancy. We will charge you if we have to change the locks or if possessions are left for us to dispose of .
Find out where the garages are
See below where all the garages are. Check the application page to see which garages we have available to rent
Abberton
Broom Way
Birch
Greenfield Houses
Luard Way
Luard Way
Chappel
Swan Grove
Dutch Quarter
Ken Cooke Court
Taylor Court
Taylor Court
Great Tey
Lower Langley
Greenstead
Forest Road
Gardenia Walk
Hawthorn Avenue
Hewes Close
Holborough Close
Gardenia Walk
Hawthorn Avenue
Hewes Close
Holborough Close
Greenstead
Rosalind Close
Scarfe Way
Sebastian Close
Sherwood Close
Solway Court
Scarfe Way
Sebastian Close
Sherwood Close
Solway Court
Harwich Road
Compton Road
The Causeway
The Causeway
King George
Berechurch Road
Gurdon Road
Harrison Road
Lord Holland Road
Queen Mary Avenue
Gurdon Road
Harrison Road
Lord Holland Road
Queen Mary Avenue
Marks Tey
Honeywood Close
Norman Close
Norman Close
New Town
Cannon Street
Prettygate
All Saints Avenue
Holman Crescent
Plume Avenue
The Commons
Holman Crescent
Plume Avenue
The Commons
Shrub End
Duncan Road
Gloucester Avenue
Hazell Avenue
Hedge Drive
Iceni Way
Gloucester Avenue
Hazell Avenue
Hedge Drive
Iceni Way
Stanway
Clover Court
Holly Road
New Farm Road
Winstree Road
Holly Road
New Farm Road
Winstree Road
West Mersea
Grays Close
Windsor Road
Windsor Road
Aldham
Hardings Close
Birch Glen
Onslow Crescent
Rockhampton Walk
Sydney Street
Rockhampton Walk
Sydney Street
Copford
Allendale Drive
Eight Ash Green
Porters Close
Greenstead
Affleck Road
Ariel Close
Ashdown Way
Azalea Court
Buckingham Drive
Ariel Close
Ashdown Way
Azalea Court
Buckingham Drive
Greenstead
Honeysuckle Way
Imogen Close
Jessica Close
Laburnum Grove
Macbeth Close
Imogen Close
Jessica Close
Laburnum Grove
Macbeth Close
Greenstead
Spruce Avenue
Veronica Walk
Wheeler Close
Willingham Way
Woodcock Close
Veronica Walk
Wheeler Close
Willingham Way
Woodcock Close
Highwoods
Highwoods Square
Langham
Hillcrest Cottages
Monkwick
Bardfield Road
Berefield Road
Buxton Road
Byng Court
Finchingfield Way
Berefield Road
Buxton Road
Byng Court
Finchingfield Way
Old Heath
Fingringhoe Road
Fullers Road
Wick Road
Fullers Road
Wick Road
Rowhedge
Donyland Way
Stephen Cranfield Close
Stephen Cranfield Close
Shrub End
John Kent Avenue
Rayner Road
Rutland Avenue
Smallwood Road
Sparling Close
Rayner Road
Rutland Avenue
Smallwood Road
Sparling Close
Tiptree
Arnold Villas
Chestnut Way
Thyme Road
Walnut Tree Way
Willow Walk
Chestnut Way
Thyme Road
Walnut Tree Way
Willow Walk
Wivenhoe
Rosabelle Avenue
Trickett Court
Trickett Court
Barnhall
Churchill Way
Ladbrook Drive
Mulberry Avenue
Ladbrook Drive
Mulberry Avenue
Bridgebrook
Elwes Close
Dedham
Parsonsfield
Forge Cottages
Forge Cottages
Great Horkesley
Ramparts Close
Greenstead
Buffet Way
Cook Crescent
Dammant Court
Duffield Drive
Elm Crescent
Cook Crescent
Dammant Court
Duffield Drive
Elm Crescent
Greenstead
Magnolia Drive
Marigold Close
Othello Close
Primrose Walk
Prospero Close
Marigold Close
Othello Close
Primrose Walk
Prospero Close
Greenstead
Woodrow Way
Ipswich Road
Frank Clater Close
Lexden
Christine Close
Nelson Road
New Kiln Road
Nelson Road
New Kiln Road
Monkwick
Middlewick Close
Prince Philip Road
Sage Road
The Parade
Windsor Close
Prince Philip Road
Sage Road
The Parade
Windsor Close
Peldon
The Crescent
Shrub End
Bishop Road
Boadicea Way
Catherine Hunt way
Coats Hutton Road
Daniell Drive
Boadicea Way
Catherine Hunt way
Coats Hutton Road
Daniell Drive
Shrub End
Walnut Tree House
Wolton Road
Wolton Road
West Bergholt
Bradbrook Cottages
Mumford Road
Mumford Road
Wormingford
Robletts Way
