Beach huts
Bright, cheery and convenient, beach huts make a great base from which to enjoy our coastline.
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 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.
Felpham waiting list - open for a limited time
Beach huts south of Blakes Road
Huts are let by way of a lease for a term expiring on 31 March 2028.
The initial annual rent is £1437.66 (plus VAT), to increase annually by RPI*.
There will be a one-off fee payable for the preparation of the lease of £150 plus VAT. Business rates may be payable but most people are able to claim rate relief if they are not claiming it on a second home or business.
Join the waiting list for Felpham beach huts
Viewings can be made unaccompanied at any reasonable daylight hour. For further information contact property.estates@arun.gov.uk.
The council does not undertake to accept any application submitted and reserves the right to consider any application received after the closing date. Applications will be treated on merit and the council retains absolute discretion when considering applications.
Misrepresentation Act 1967
These particulars are issued subject to formal contract. Neither Arun District Council nor any person in its employ give any warranty in respect of statements contained in the particulars, and intending occupiers must verify all statements for themselves by inspection or otherwise.
*RPI - The Retail Prices Index or Retail Price Index (RPI) measures inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics. It measures the change in the cost of a representative, retail goods and services sample.
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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.
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.