Landlord licensing in Slough Borough Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies borough-wide to properties occupied by five or more persons forming two or more separate households and sharing amenities.

Additional licensing

Additional licensing covers smaller HMOs across the borough, specifically those occupied by three or four persons forming two or more separate households and sharing amenities.

Selective licensing

Selective licensing operates across all wards within the borough of Slough, requiring all privately rented properties to be licensed, not just HMOs.

Typical fees

Mandatory and Additional HMO licence fees typically range from £900 to £1,150. Selective licence fees are usually around £600.

Towns covered

Slough

What this means for you

Slough Borough Council has several property licensing schemes in place to improve housing standards and management across the borough. Landlords of privately rented properties, including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), may need a licence. Operating a licensable property without a licence is a criminal offence and can lead to unlimited fines. Landlords should check if their properties are subject to mandatory HMO, additional, or selective licensing requirements. The council provides detailed information and application forms online for all schemes.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website