Thanet landlord licensing
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For landlords in Thanet, the council's published position is: no selective or additional scheme is confirmed from official sources. On selective licensing, the official source says: no current (previous expired Apr 2021); new Margate & Ramsgate designations being prepared. Mandatory HMO licensing still applies, as it does across England.
| Selective licensing | |
|---|---|
| Status | no current (previous expired Apr 2021); new Margate & Ramsgate designations being prepared |
| Area / wards | Check with the council |
| Start | Check with the council |
| End | Check with the council |
| Additional HMO licensing | |
| Status | Check with the council |
| Area / wards | Check with the council |
| Start | Check with the council |
| End | Check with the council |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Check with the council |
| Fees as stated by the official source | Check with the council |
| Official source | https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/selective-licensing-information/ |
| Last checked | 12 October 2026 |
What this means for landlords
Without a confirmed selective or additional scheme, most single-household lets won't need a council licence, but larger HMOs still need a mandatory HMO licence. Schemes change, so check the council page before you let.
Fees: check with the council.
Thanet licensing FAQs
Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Thanet?
For landlords in Thanet, the council's published position is: no selective or additional scheme is confirmed from official sources.
How much is a landlord licence in Thanet?
We couldn't confirm the fees from an official source, so check with the council.
When does the licensing scheme in Thanet 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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