Rent and financial support for crofters

This content applies to Scotland only.

Housing laws vary between Scotland and England. This page applies to Scotland only. Get advice relating to England

This section looks at rent issues for crofting tenants, and at financial support available for crofting tenants and owner-occupiers.

Rent for crofting tenancies

Crofters only pay rent for the land. If you and your landlord can't agree on a suitable rent level, you can apply to the Land Court for a fair rent to be set. If you are on a low income, you may be eligible for housing benefit to help you pay the rent. Read more 

Financial support for crofters

Grants are available to help crofters build homes and improve the productivity of their land. This page provides an overview of the support available. Read more 

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