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This page includes the scheme records we currently hold, but council policies and boundaries can change. Treat it as a researched starting point and verify the latest position on the official council pages before acting.
Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for City of Salford, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
Confirm the current scheme boundary, licence fee, exemptions, application route, and any recent policy changes on the council website before making decisions.
Our current data is based on publicly available information. Always verify the latest licensing position, scheme boundaries, fees, and exemptions with City of Salford.
We research council licensing information from public sources and present it as general guidance. We do not replace the council's own licensing pages or legal advice.
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This page may already answer a lot of the question. Use the paid products only if you want a quicker written summary, a more risk-focused view, or ongoing monitoring.
Property Licensing Check
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A concise written review for one property, postcode, or council situation based on current public council-source information.
Best for: Best for landlords, agents, and buyers who want written clarity quickly on one case.
Delivery: Concise report by email, usually within 2 working days
Licensing Due Diligence Report
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A more tailored, more decision-oriented, and more risk-focused review for higher-stakes property decisions.
Best for: Best for buyers, investors, agents, landlords refinancing, and conveyancers handling material decisions.
Delivery: Analyst-reviewed report with stronger risk framing
Alerts and monitoring
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A lighter monitoring tier for selected councils or areas, aimed at landlords and smaller investors who want ongoing updates.
Best for: Best for landlords and smaller investors who want ongoing updates without building their own tracking process.
Delivery: Monthly monitoring and change alerts
These options are designed to save research time, improve clarity, and support decision-making. Final reliance should still be tied back to the relevant council and, where necessary, professional advice.
Enter a postcode to see whether it appears to fall within a licensing scheme area, then verify the result with the council.
Citywide - covers all three or four person HMOs across the whole of Salford
Authorized under Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004. A separate consultation has also been referenced for a citywide Additional HMO Licensing proposal covering Section 257 HMOs. Property types covered: HMOs of any size building occupied by three or four unrelated persons forming two or more households. Does not apply to empty properties.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties controlled/managed by local housing authorities, registered social landlords, police, fire brigade, health service bodies, religious communities (except Section 257 HMOs). Properties already licensed under mandatory HMO. Properties subject to a temporary exemption notice or Management Order. Purpose-built flats in blocks of 3+ self-contained units where controller follows a code of practice under section 233. Two-person, two-household occupancies are exempt..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
All HMOs in Salford with five or more occupants forming two or more households, as required under the Housing Act 2004
National mandatory scheme. Properties lacking proper planning permission for HMO conversion receive 12-month licences only; landlords must regularise planning status during this period. A Basic Disclosure from the DBS is required (£21.50 fee). Council aims to issue licences within 60 working days of a valid application. Property types covered: Houses in Multiple Occupation with five or more occupants who form two or more households. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties listed in Schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004. Properties subject to a temporary exemption notice under section 62. Buildings converted into flats failing building regulations (though individual flats may still require licensing). Properties under a Management Order..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Parts of Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park wards. Approximately 1,340 properties covered across 140+ streets. Covers the same area and streets as the previous scheme which ended in 2021. Properties on both sides of boundary streets are included.
This is a reintroduction of selective licensing in this area. Previous schemes ran in the same area, with the most recent running from 2016 to 2021. Scheme designated based on low demand, anti-social behaviour, and poor property conditions. Property types covered: All privately rented properties within the designated area. Exemptions or exclusions: Exemptions as per The Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Parts of Eccles, Barton and Winton wards covering 90+ streets. All properties on boundary streets (both sides) are included within the designation.
704 properties had been licensed under this scheme as of early 2025, with more applications in progress. Property types covered: All privately rented properties within the designated area. Exemptions or exclusions: Exemptions as per The Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006. Properties controlled/managed by local housing authorities, registered social landlords, police, fire brigade, health service bodies, and religious communities are generally exempt..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
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Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
High (85/100)
Sources checked
15
Successfully accessed 14 council web pages covering all licensing types, fees, areas, exemptions, public register, and enforcement. Fee structures confirmed from dedicated fees page. Scheme dates confirmed from area-specific pages. Public register confirmed available with direct download links in PDF and CSV formats. Contact details confirmed.
Free to inspect online or from the licensing team. Copies emailed or posted cost £50. Separate registers exist for selective, mandatory HMO, and additional HMO licences.
Supporting sources
All councils in England must operate mandatory HMO licensing. This applies to properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households, regardless of location. If your property meets these criteria, you must apply for a mandatory HMO licence from City of Salford.
All HMOs in Salford with five or more occupants forming two or more households, as required under the Housing Act 2004
National mandatory scheme. Properties lacking proper planning permission for HMO conversion receive 12-month licences only; landlords must regularise planning status during this period. A Basic Disclosure from the DBS is required (£21.50 fee). Council aims to issue licences within 60 working days of a valid application. Property types covered: Houses in Multiple Occupation with five or more occupants who form two or more households. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties listed in Schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004. Properties subject to a temporary exemption notice under section 62. Buildings converted into flats failing building regulations (though individual flats may still require licensing). Properties under a Management Order..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the City of Salford summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
Landlord with a standard let→
Start with a postcode if you want a property-specific route before relying on the council summary alone.
Shared occupancy or possible HMO→
Use the HMO checker if occupier numbers, households, or room-sharing could change the answer.
Check if a property has an HMO licence→
Use this if you need to check whether a property holds an HMO licence, or find the council's public HMO register.
Investor, buyer, or conveyancer→
Use the due diligence guide if this council page is part of a purchase, refinance, or pre-letting review.
Letting agent or portfolio manager→
Preview the monitoring route if you need ongoing watchlists and recurring scheme-change visibility.
Understand selective licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader legal background on how selective licensing works alongside this council page.
Understand additional licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader background on how additional HMO licensing works alongside this council page.
Need the local HMO route→
Use the additional licensing page if the real question is whether a smaller shared house needs a local licence here.
Tenant checking landlord compliance→
Use the tenant guide if you rent a property and want to check whether your landlord holds the right licence.
Important disclaimer
This tool provides general information about landlord licensing schemes in England. Results are based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes. This is not legal advice. Always verify licensing requirements directly with your local council before making decisions.
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