Check if you need a licence
Some properties in Liverpool require a Selective or HMO licence in order to be rented out to tenants. Find out if this applies to your property.
Does my property need a Selective licence?
Properties in some areas of Liverpool need a Selective licence. The scheme covers specific areas in the city. Check whether your property needs a Selective licence.
The purpose of the scheme is to improve housing standards. It includes measures to deal with anti-social behaviour in rented properties.
If you fail to license your property when one is required, you may face enforcement action. Find out more about the Selective licensing scheme.
Does my property need a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence?
Any rented property with five or more people who form two or more households, and share amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom, must have a mandatory HMO licence in the England and Wales.
HMOs have stricter regulations as they are divided into multiple units and contain more tenants, meaning more safety measures are required.