Landlord licensing in Reigate and Banstead Council
South East · 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.
- Additional licensing
- Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years and are ward or street specific, so confirm the position for the exact address.
- Selective licensing
- Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the current designations before you advertise.
- Typical fees
- Reigate and Banstead Council charges a fee for property licences. The exact amount depends on the type of licence and specific property details. Landlords should check the council's official licensing pages for current fees.
- Towns covered
- Reigate and Banstead
What this means for you
If you let a property in the Reigate and Banstead Council area, first confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. 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. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check current designations before you advertise. The Renters' Rights Act 2025, with main provisions commencing 2026, replaced assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies, ended Section 21 no-fault evictions, and introduced a national landlord database and ombudsman. Regardless of the licensing position, maintain a comprehensive evidence pack for every Reigate and Banstead Council tenancy. This should include 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, 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 Reigate and Banstead Council before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.