Beach huts

Arun owned beach huts

We own 102 beach huts in the district - 70 in Littlehampton and 32 in Felpham.  

All our huts are made from composite materials making them more robust, secure and needing less maintenance than wooden huts.  

Lease 

The standard huts are let out by way of lease - we do not offer daily, weekly or monthly rentals. Leases can only be offered to Arun district residents.

We do have two accessible beach huts available for hire.

Felpham waiting list - currently closed

Littlehampton waiting list - currently closed

Only 3 or 4 huts become available each year, and the waiting list is currently full.

If the waiting list is re-opened, we will update this page with how to join. 

Repairs 

If your council-owned beach hut needs a repair, you can report this to us via email: property.estates@arun.gov.uk 

Privately owned beach huts

There are 152 privately owned beach huts in the district.  

These are bought and sold through estate agents, but owners pay an annual fee to us for the lease of the land. 

If you wish to buy a beach hut, you should check local estate agent listings, or specialist beach hut sales.  

Making payments for beach huts 

Lease charge

You will receive an annual invoice for your beach hut lease.  

You can pay your invoice online. You'll need your invoice number which starts 813 or 816. 

Pay your invoice

Business rates (non-domestic rates) 

Because beach huts are classed as non-domestic property, they are liable for non-domestic rates. Non-domestic rates are more commonly known as business rates.  

You will receive a business rates demand notice telling you how much to pay. You may be eligible for small business rate relief on your beach hut. To apply for small business rates relief and for more information, please visit the page below:

Apply for or learn more about reductions for businesses

You can pay your business rates online. You'll need your 10 digit account number which starts 88. 

Pay your business rates