Landlord licensing in Eastleigh Council
South East · England
Licensing at a glance
- HMO licensing
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities like a kitchen or bathroom.
- Additional licensing
- Eastleigh Council may implement additional licensing schemes for smaller HMOs that are not subject to mandatory licensing. Current designations, fees, and boundaries are available on the council's website.
- Selective licensing
- Eastleigh Council may designate areas for selective licensing, requiring all privately rented properties to be licensed, including those occupied by single households. Check for current designations on the council's website.
- Typical fees
- Eastleigh Council charges fees for property licences. The fee structure typically involves a main fee and may include discounts for accreditation or early applications. Fees vary by scheme and are subject to change; contact the council or visit their website for the most current information.
- Towns covered
- Eastleigh
What this means for you
If you let a property in the Eastleigh Council area, you must first confirm which licensing regime applies. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger properties. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs, and selective licensing can require a licence for all private rented homes in designated areas, including single-family lets. Designations run for up to five years and are area-specific, so check the council's own licensing pages for current schemes and boundaries before each new tenancy. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) created periodic assured tenancies and ended section 21 no-fault evictions. Always keep a complete evidence pack for every Eastleigh Council tenancy: 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 designations, fees and boundaries change regularly. This page is a general summary, not legal advice — always confirm the position for the exact address with Eastleigh Council before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.