Landlord licensing in Chorley Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom, or toilet.

Additional licensing

Chorley Council does not currently operate an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs.

Selective licensing

Chorley Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. However, this may change, so always check the council's official licensing page for the most up-to-date information.

Towns covered

Chorley

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Chorley Council area, confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with five or more tenants from two or more households sharing facilities. Additional licensing may extend to smaller HMOs, and selective licensing can cover all private rented homes in designated areas. Always check the council's licensing pages for current designations, fees, and boundaries before advertising, as these can change. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends Section 21 evictions. Key documents for every tenancy include a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and all required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website