Landlord licensing in Pembrokeshire Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger shared houses in Pembrokeshire. All landlords and agents must register with Rent Smart Wales; landlords must also be licensed to self-manage or appoint a licensed agent.

Additional licensing

Pembrokeshire Council may implement additional licensing to cover smaller HMOs in specific designated areas. This would be in addition to Rent Smart Wales duties.

Selective licensing

Pembrokeshire Council may introduce selective licensing in designated areas. This would apply to all privately rented properties in those areas, in addition to Rent Smart Wales requirements.

Towns covered

Pembrokeshire

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Pembrokeshire Council area, the first step is to confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger shared houses. Every landlord and agent must also register with Rent Smart Wales and be licensed to self-manage or appoint a licensed agent. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs in designated areas, on top of Rent Smart Wales duties. Selective licensing may apply in designated areas in addition to Rent Smart Wales licensing. Designations, fees, and boundaries in Wales can change, so always check the council's own licensing pages before each new occupation contract. Welsh lets are governed by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: occupation contracts, written statements within 14 days, and fitness for human habitation duties including electrical safety and alarms. Maintain an evidence pack for every Pembrokeshire Council tenancy including a current gas safety record where there is gas, 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 occupation date.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website