Landlord licensing in Dumfries and Galloway Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

HMO licensing applies where three or more unrelated people from three or more families share a property as their only or main home. Every private landlord letting property in Scotland must also be entered on the Scottish Landlord Register held by the council.

Additional licensing

There are no additional licensing schemes for private tenancies in Scotland. HMO licensing and landlord registration apply for shared housing.

Selective licensing

There are no selective licensing schemes for private tenancies in Scotland. All private landlords must register with the Scottish Landlord Register. Councils may designate short-term let control areas.

Typical fees

HMO licence fees and landlord registration fees apply. Check the council's website for current charges.

Towns covered

Dumfries and Galloway

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Dumfries and Galloway Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. HMO licensing applies where three or more unrelated people share a property. Every private landlord must also be entered on the Scottish Landlord Register. There is no separate additional or selective licensing scheme for private tenancies. Councils may operate short-term let control areas that affect holiday lets. Designations, fees and boundaries in Scotland can change, so check the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy. Scottish lets use the Private Residential Tenancy, which is open-ended, with the Repairing Standard and tribunal-based possession grounds. For every Dumfries and Galloway Council tenancy, maintain an evidence pack including a current gas safety record where gas is present, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and deposit protection with prescribed information.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website