Luton landlord licensing
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For landlords in Luton, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Town Centre; Park Town, starting 1 June 2026 (designation made 25 October 2023; delayed by appeal); additional HMO licensing covering Borough-wide. Mandatory HMO licensing also applies, as it does across England.
| Selective licensing | |
|---|---|
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | Town Centre; Park Town |
| Start | 1 June 2026 (designation made 25 October 2023; delayed by appeal) |
| End | Check with the council |
| Additional HMO licensing | |
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | Borough-wide |
| Start | Check with the council |
| End | Check with the council |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Check with the council |
| Fees as stated by the official source | No fee amounts are published, so check with the council. The council notes an early-bird discount to 31 Aug 2026 and the full fee from 1 Sep 2026, with fees to be revised. |
| Official source | https://www.luton.gov.uk/housing/private-tenants-homeowners-landlords/landlords/selective-licensing |
| Last checked | 12 October 2026 |
What this means for landlords
If your property is in the selective licensing area, you need a licence for each rented home there, not just for HMOs. The end date isn't confirmed, so check with the council.
Smaller HMOs that fall below the mandatory threshold may still need a licence under the additional scheme. Check the end date with the council.
Fees: No fee amounts are published, so check with the council. The council notes an early-bird discount to 31 Aug 2026 and the full fee from 1 Sep 2026, with fees to be revised. The council also says its application portal is currently unavailable and there will be no enforcement until it reopens.
Luton licensing FAQs
Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Luton?
For landlords in Luton, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Town Centre; Park Town, starting 1 June 2026 (designation made 25 October 2023; delayed by appeal); additional HMO licensing covering Borough-wide.
How much is a landlord licence in Luton?
No fee amounts are published, so check with the council. The council says fees are to be revised.
When does the licensing scheme in Luton end?
We couldn't confirm an end date from an official source, so check with the council.
When was this page last checked?
We last checked the official source on 12 October 2026. Schemes change, so confirm with the council before you apply.
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