Landlord Licensing Guide

Oldham Council has a live landlord licensing scheme

Metropolitan · North West · Last researched 2026-08-29

Selective licensing in Oldham Council

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Selective licensing (five designated areas, 2022); runs 2022-07-04 to 2027-07-03; coverage: partial; fee: £582 (Total licence fee (two instalments: 340.34 + 241.66))

Designated areas: Parts of: Alexandra, St Mary's, St James, Waterhead, Coldhurst, Werneth, Chadderton South, Hollinwood, Medlock Vale. Partial-coverage schemes only apply on specific streets — check the council's own boundary map for your exact address.

High confidence — verified on the council's own site. Sources: https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201198/information_for_landlords/1450/selective_licensing_of_private_landlords · https://www.kammadata.com/uk-property-guide/property-licensing-guide-for-oldham/

Additional licensing in Oldham Council

✓ No additional scheme found

Researched with no evidence of a live scheme. Licensing status changes on a weeks-to-months cadence, not annually — this is why we date every page.

National obligations that apply everywhere in England

These apply regardless of Oldham Council's own licensing rules — every England landlord is on the hook for these:

Annual Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) — Any property with gas — unlimited fine and/or imprisonment on conviction if missing.
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) — Every rental property — a live legal requirement in England since 2020.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) — Every rental property — currently rated E or above to be let legally.
Tenancy deposit protection — Any deposit taken — must be protected in a government-approved scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent checks — Every tenant — landlords must verify immigration status before letting.
PRS Landlord Database registration — Phasing in nationally 2026–2028 under the Renters' Rights Act — a new, separate requirement from council licensing.

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Information, not legal advice. Compiled from public sources on 2026-08-29; licensing schemes change on a weeks-to-months cadence, not annually, so always confirm directly with Oldham Council before relying on this for a real letting decision. Overall confidence for this page: medium.