South East · Council licensing
Landlord licensing in Eastleigh
✓ Hand-verified 19 Aug 2026Beyond mandatory HMO licensing, Eastleigh does not currently operate a selective or additional licensing scheme. Here's the current position.
Required for any HMO let to 5 or more people forming 2+ households who share facilities.
The band is set by how many people live in the property.
| Up to 5 occupants | £1,450 |
| Over 5 occupants | £37.50 |
Eastleigh — eastleigh.gov.uk, read 19 Aug 2026
Eastleigh does not operate a selective licensing scheme. The council's own page states: "Additional Licensing: This scheme may be applied to smaller HMOs which fall outside the scope of Mandatory Licensing. Local authorities have discretion to introduce this type of licensing scheme where it is considered as a necessary means of improving conditions in smaller HMOs. Not currently in operation in Eastleigh." The council's own page states: "Selective Licensing: This scheme may be applied to any private rented property/housing within a designated area which is affected by low demand and/or anti-social behaviour. Local authorities have discretion to introduce this type of scheme where it is considered necessary. Not currently in operation in Eastleigh." The council's own page states: "EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL OPERATES A MANDATORY LICENSING SCHEME." Source: https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/media/3631/hmo-licensing-info-pack-updated-july-18.pdf Checked 2026-08-05. Mandatory HMO licensing still applies wherever a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households.
Eastleigh does not operate a additional licensing scheme. The council's own page states: "Additional Licensing: This scheme may be applied to smaller HMOs which fall outside the scope of Mandatory Licensing. Local authorities have discretion to introduce this type of licensing scheme where it is considered as a necessary means of improving conditions in smaller HMOs. Not currently in operation in Eastleigh." Source: https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/media/3631/hmo-licensing-info-pack-updated-july-18.pdf Checked 2026-08-05. Mandatory HMO licensing still applies wherever a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households.
Common questions
Does Eastleigh have a selective licensing scheme?
No. Eastleigh does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing still applies wherever a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households.
Does Eastleigh have an additional HMO licensing scheme?
No. Eastleigh does not currently operate an additional HMO licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing still applies wherever a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households.
Do I need an HMO licence in Eastleigh?
A mandatory HMO licence is required anywhere in England and Wales, including Eastleigh, where a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households who share basic amenities. Smaller shared houses may also need a licence where an additional licensing scheme applies.
- Free landlord compliance check — five questions, no account
- Tenancy agreement checker — findings cited to the Act and section
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Every landlord in Eastleigh also needs
A valid Gas Safety certificate (annual), an EICR (every 5 years), a valid EPC, a protected deposit, smoke & CO alarms, the Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet, and a current How to Rent guide — plus the new Section 8 possession rules since Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026.
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