Council compliance brief

Landlord licensing in Manchester

Manchester uses selective licensing in named parts of the city. Coverage, start dates and fees vary by designation, so landlords should check the exact address before applying.

Reviewed 24 August 20263 official council sourcesSource quality 100/100

Current schemes

What may apply

selective

1 May 2022 to 30 April 2027.

Selective licensing areas beginning in 2022

Named areas in Clayton and Openshaw, Gorton and Abbey Hey, and Harpurhey.

The council lists a full total fee of £798 for this group, with other categories and discounts shown separately.

selective

9 August 2023 to 8 August 2028.

Selective licensing areas beginning in 2023

Named areas in Longsight, Levenshulme, Moss Side and Rusholme.

The council lists a full total fee of £936 for this group, with other categories and discounts shown separately.

selective

24 May 2025 to 23 May 2030.

Selective licensing areas beginning in 2025

Named areas in Cheetham, Crumpsall, Harpurhey, Longsight, Miles Platting and Newton Heath, and Moss Side.

The council lists a full total fee of £964 for this group, with other categories and discounts shown separately.

Before you pay

Three checks to make

  1. 1Check the council map or address checker because only designated areas are covered.
  2. 2Use the fee table for the specific designation and application category.
  3. 3Check whether mandatory HMO licensing applies instead.

Official EPC signal

Local certificate activity

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Sources and freshness

Licensing changes at council level. Check the official address tool before relying on a summary, especially near designation boundaries.

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