Leicester landlord compliance 2026
Leicester has a significant East Midlands PRS, with a large student population from the University of Leicester and De Montfort University. Leicester City Council operates selective licensing in multiple wards and additional HMO licensing on top of the national mandatory scheme. Enforcement is active with a dedicated PRS team.
Students
~44k
Typical 2-bed rent
£950
Q1 2026
Mandatory HMO
5+ occupants
Selective licensing
Yes
multiple wards
The national compliance stack
These duties apply in Leicester exactly as they do nationally. Miss one and enforcement, possession claims and civil penalties all follow the same rules.
Licensing in Leicester
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO5+ occupants, 2+ households. Fee approx £850-£950 for 5 years.
Additional HMO licensing
Additional licensingApplies to 3-4 occupant HMOs in designated wards. Check the council’s HMO licensing maps.
Selective licensing
Selective licensingNon-HMO rentals in designated wards. Schemes are renewed on 5-year cycles; verify scheme status before letting.
Verify the current scheme status at Leicester City Council before letting.
Local enforcement notes
Stoneygate, Clarendon Park, Evington
Core student and family-let wards. Selective and additional licensing have been active for several cycles.
Enforcement intensity
Leicester’s PRS enforcement team issues civil penalties routinely for unlicensed lets and HHSRS Category 1 hazards.
FAQs for Leicester landlords
Is Leicester selective licensing city-wide?
No, Leicester’s selective schemes are ward-specific. Use the council’s postcode-based licensing checker before letting, as schemes are renewed periodically.
What is the Leicester additional HMO licence fee?
Around £800-£1,000 for 5 years depending on scheme cycle and accreditation status.
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