Tenant referencing in Horsham
For landlords and letting agents letting in Horsham: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Horsham
Horsham district is a large, mostly rural part of West Sussex, centred on the market town of Horsham, with big villages such as Southwater, Billingshurst, Storrington and Henfield and the small town of Steyning under the South Downs. Most homes are owner-occupied detached and semi-detached houses, many on estates built since the 1980s, and large new developments have been added north and west of Horsham. Private renting is below the regional average, with rented homes concentrated in Horsham's terraces and flats and in village cottages.
The income a tenant needs in Horsham
We check that a tenant’s yearly income is at least 30 times their monthly share of the rent, and that a guarantor earns at least 3 times the yearly rent they guarantee, with enough disposable income left each month to pay it. At Horsham’s average rent:
Income comes from the most reliable source: the salary the employer confirms, then payslips, then what was declared, checked against three months of bank statements.
| Monthly rent | Tenant needs a year | Guarantor needs a year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average home, one tenant | £1,490 | £44,700 | £53,640 |
| Shared by two | £745 each | £22,350 each | £26,820 |
| Shared by three | £497 each | £14,900 each | £17,880 |
Landlord licensing in Horsham
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for homes with five or more people from two or more households.
Fee: From £1,108 plus a £52 issuing fee (£1,160) for an HMO of up to five bedrooms
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Horsham District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Horsham
- Add the tenancyThe property, the rent, the move-in date and the applicant. Their link is emailed at once.
- They apply on their phoneFive years of addresses, work, 3 months of bank statements, payslips and ID, in about 10 minutes.
- We contact the refereesTheir employer, current and previous landlord, by email, automatically.
- You get the reportEvery check, the income from every source, and how we reached the outcome.
Where people rent in Horsham
Horsham town centre
RH12, RH13Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas, flats above shops and newer apartment blocks near the station.
Roffey and Littlehaven
RH12Interwar and post-war semis and detached houses on the town's north-east side.
Broadbridge Heath
RH12A village that has grown with large modern estates west of Horsham.
Southwater
RH13A large village of estates built from the 1980s onwards around a newer centre.
Billingshurst
RH14A village of older cottages along the high street and many modern estates.
Pulborough and Storrington
RH20Villages of period cottages, bungalows and detached houses at the foot of the Downs.
Steyning
BN44A small historic town of timber-framed and flint houses with newer estates.
Henfield
BN5A large village of older cottages, post-war semis and bungalows.
Postcode districts: RH12, RH13, RH14, RH20, BN5, BN44
Tenant referencing in Horsham: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Horsham?
£14.99 per applicant with Rentwick, the same for tenants and guarantors, paid by the landlord or agent. Tenants in England can’t be charged for referencing.
What income do tenants need to rent in Horsham?
At Horsham’s average private rent of £1,490 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £44,700 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £53,640 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Horsham?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for homes with five or more people from two or more households. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Horsham District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Horsham?
The applicant applies on their phone in about 10 minutes. We email their employer and landlords straight away, so most references are back within a few working days, depending on how quickly the referees reply.
What does the reference check?
Three months of bank statements, payslips, income from every source, the employer, current and previous landlords, five years of addresses and payment history from the bank statements, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Tenants with disrepair, damp or safety problems in a private let can contact Horsham District Council's environmental health (housing standards) team, after first reporting the problem to their landlord.