Garages

Garages available

Ashford Borough Council has approximately 1,500 garages for rent across the borough. You can apply for a garage by completing our online form.

Current tenants

If you already have a garage you can view your full account history by signing up or logging into our Tenants Portal.

Eligibility

Garages are currently only being offered to residents of the borough.
We are currently prioritising applications for new garage tenants.
You must be up to date with all payments due to the council to be eligible.
Failure to keep payments up to date will result in termination of your garage tenancy.

Application process

Applications are placed on a waiting list, processed on a first come, first serve basis after checking for eligibility. You can apply by completing our online garage application form.

Rent details

Council tenants: £13.97 per week (VAT not charged).
Non-council tenants: £17 a week (includes VAT).
Deposit: £70.
Lock change: £187 including VAT

Please note there will be an annual rent increase on 1 April each year.

Tenancy terms

The named person on the tenancy is responsible for paying rent and any arrears.
Sub-letting is not permitted.
Tenancies cannot be transferred.
Tenants must leave the garage clear of all items on termination of tenancy.
You can view the Draft Tenancy Agreement here on our website.

To terminate your tenancy, please return the keys to our offices at International House, Ashford and, complete the garage tenancy termination form.

Important notes

Returning your keys does not clear any outstanding garage debt to the council.

Frequently Asked Questions

+ How do I get a garage?

You can apply for a garage by completing our online form.

+ Are there any other conditions I must meet?

Yes. We will not offer you a garage to rent if you are not up to date with payments due to the council. In addition, we will terminate any garage tenancies you have if you fail to keep up to date with all payments due to the council.

+ Can I rent more than one garage?

Yes, you can rent a second or third garage. However, we will only consider this if there is no one else on the list waiting to rent their first garage. We are currently prioritising applications for new garage tenants.

+ Is there anything I cannot store in my garage?

The primary purpose of the garage is to store a taxed and insured motor vehicle. Other items can be stored with the motor vehicle, but you should not store petroleum or any other flammable liquid or substance, other than in the petrol tank of the vehicle. You should also remember that garages can be vulnerable to theft of items stored inside and the garage may not be watertight and you should consider what you store in there.

+ Can I claim compensation for damage or loss of items stored in the garage from the council?

No. You should have your own insurance for any items you leave in your garage. These should be insured against theft, loss and damage.

+ Can I rent the garage to someone else?

No, sub-letting is a breach of your tenancy agreement.

+ How do I end my garage tenancy?

Complete our garage tenancy termination form.

+ Where do I return my garage keys to?

Please return the garage keys through the letterbox at the main entrance of International House, Dover Place, Ashford TN23 1HU. Please ensure the keys are in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with the garage number and block. If you send them by post you may wish to use recorded delivery. Your tenancy will not end if we have not received the keys. Please note simply returning your keys does not clear your outstanding garage debt to the council.

+ Lost Keys

There is a charge to change the lock in the event that you lose your keys. The charge is shown above, under Rent details.