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Liverpool City Council (Anfield): landlord licensing 2026

Landlord licensing, fees and enforcement in Liverpool City Council (Anfield).

Private rented housing in Liverpool City Council (Anfield), Liverpool

Quick answer

Expanded city-wide selective scheme returned in 2022; covers Anfield.

Borough-wide selectiveAdditional HMOMandatory HMO only

Reviewed by Erdem VolkanLast reviewed 19 April 2026Official council page

Local rent benchmark

Indicative · Jul 2026 · ONS / HomeLet / VOA roll-up

Average rent

£755

per month, all sizes

1-bed / 2-bed

£575 · £790

per month

HMO room rent

£390

per room, per month

Gross yield · YoY

7.5% · +6.3%

typical BTL stock

Editorial roll-up of public ONS IPHRP, HomeLet and VOA data. Always verify a live figure on ONS / VOA before legal or financial use. Full UK rent dataset →

National compliance stack

These duties apply in Liverpool City Council (Anfield) exactly as they do nationally, alongside any local licensing scheme below.

Gas Safety (CP12)

Annual check, 28-day copy

EICR

Every 5 years

EPC / MEES

Band E min, C by 2030

Deposit protection

30 days + PI

Right to Rent

Pre-tenancy ID

Renters Rights Act

In force 1 May 2026

What's in force in Liverpool City Council (Anfield)

City-wide selective scheme covers the whole of Liverpool including Anfield
Additional HMO scheme for smaller HMOs
Matchday lets face additional short-let planning scrutiny

Typical licence fee: Selective licence around £500–£700 for 5 years. Fees change - always verify current amounts on the council site before applying.

FAQs: Liverpool City Council (Anfield) licensing

Do I need a licence for a terraced BTL in Anfield?

Yes — the Liverpool selective scheme covers the entire city.

What about matchday lets?

Short-let planning rules apply, and you may breach the terms of your residential tenancy or your lease. Note the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime was abolished on 6 April 2025, so short lets no longer get the old trade treatment. Speak to a specialist before short-letting.

Postcode districts

Drill down by outward code (e.g. E8, M14) for area-specific licensing context. Always confirm on the council postcode checker.

Anfield, Everton, Kirkdale

Everton, Anfield

Kensington, Fairfield

Edge Hill, Kensington

City-wide context: Liverpool

Liverpool ran one of England's largest city-wide selective licensing schemes and has reinstated it in new forms. Every privately rented non-HMO property needs a licence in the designated area. Expect high enforcement activity and frequent inspections.

See full Liverpool compliance guide

Other Liverpool council areas

Liverpool City Council (Kensington & Fairfield)

High-density PRS area fully covered by the city-wide selective scheme.

Liverpool City Council (Toxteth / L8)

City-wide selective plus additional HMO; large Victorian stock.

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