Landlord licensing in City of Edinburgh Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory (3+ unrelated occupiers)

Additional licensing

Landlord registration required

Selective licensing

Short-term let licensing in force

Typical fees

HMO licence from around £1,000; landlord registration separate

Towns covered

Edinburgh, Marchmont, Leith, Newington

What this means for you

If you let a property in City of Edinburgh 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