Landlord licensing in Cardiff Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory

Additional licensing

Yes - designated areas

Selective licensing

Rent Smart Wales registration required

Typical fees

HMO licence from around £1,100; Rent Smart Wales fees separate

Towns covered

Cardiff, Cathays, Roath, Grangetown

What this means for you

If you let a property in Cardiff Council, check whether it falls inside a licensing designation before you advertise it. Licensable properties let without a licence can lead to a civil penalty of up to £30,000 per offence and a rent repayment order for up to 12 months of rent. Confirm the licensing status by postcode on the council website, keep gas, electrical and EPC certificates current, and store the licence with your compliance records.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website