Landlord licensing in Isles of Scilly Council
South West · England
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. Isles of Scilly Council does not currently operate any additional or selective licensing schemes.
- Additional licensing
- Isles of Scilly Council does not currently operate an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs.
- Selective licensing
- Isles of Scilly Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme for private rented homes.
- Typical fees
- Mandatory HMO licence fees are £420, with a discount available for accreditation.
- Towns covered
- Isles of Scilly
What this means for you
If you let a property in the Isles of Scilly Council area, confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area. The Renters' Rights Act 2025, with main provisions commencing 2026, replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and introduces a national landlord database and ombudsman. Always keep an evidence pack for every 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 the 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 Isles of Scilly Council before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.