Landlord licensing in South Ribble Council
North West · England
Licensing at a glance
- HMO licensing
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people from two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom, or toilet.
- Additional licensing
- South Ribble Council currently has no additional licensing schemes in operation.
- Selective licensing
- South Ribble Council currently has no selective licensing schemes in operation.
- Towns covered
- South Ribble
What this means for you
If you let a property in the South Ribble Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs, and selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home, including single-family lets, in designated areas. Check the council's current designations before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025, with main provisions commencing 2026, replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends Section 21 no-fault evictions. Maintain an evidence pack for every tenancy, including a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection, prescribed information, and all required prescribed documents.
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 South Ribble Council before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.