You can apply online for a Selective Licence by following the three step process below. Guidance notes for each step are available at the bottom of the page.
You do not need to wait for Step 1 to be completed before completing Step 2.
Step 1: Register the manager of the property
The manager of the property should complete this section. This may be an employed 'Managing Agent' or the landlord if they manage their own property.
Have you registered as a property manager before with Salford?
If you have, you do not need to register again. Your ID number will be re-activated when you provide us with a new DBS.
Check to see if your manager is already registered
If you haven’t registered before, please complete the online form.
Step 1: Register as the manager
The proposed property manager will be required to submit a Basic Criminal Disclosure which is dated within the last three months. You can apply online on the GOV.UK website.
When the manager of the property has their Basic Disclosure they will need to send the DBS to us either by using the secure upload page, provide sharing details or post it to us.
The secure upload online form asks for some basic information including name of child family or adult or subject of email (required). In this section please type: Landlord Licensing and your property manager reference (six digit number).
For the tick box, please choose 'other' and type in email address – for example, landlord.licensing@salford.gov.uk
Post: Landlord Licensing
Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5BY
Once the manager is registered, you will be given an ID number, this will be needed to complete step three.
Step 2: Register as the proposed licence holder
The person who is going to hold the licence will complete this form.
Have you registered as a licence holder before with Salford?
If you have, you do not need to register again. Your ID number will be re-activated when you provide us with a new DBS.
Check to see if your licence holder is already registered
If you haven’t registered before, please complete the online form.
Step 2: Register as the licence holder
The proposed licence holder will be required to submit a Basic Criminal Disclosure which is dated within the last three months. You can apply online on the GOV.UK website.
When the licence holder of the property has their Basic Disclosure they will need to send the DBS to us either by using the secure upload page, provide sharing details or post it to us.
The secure upload online form asks for some basic information including name of child family or adult or subject of email (required). In this section please type: Landlord Licensing and your licence holder reference (six digit number).
For the tick box, please choose 'other' and type in email address – for example, landlord.licensing@salford.gov.uk
Post: Landlord Licensing
Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5BY
Once the licence holder is registered, you will be given an ID number, this will be needed to complete step three.
Step 3: Register the properties
Your application will be assessed to confirm that you need a licence and to ensure that the correct type of application has been made. If we approve you will be granted a licence subject to licensing conditions.
We aim to issue the licence within 30 working days of a valid application, however, this time frame is liable to change.
You must let certain persons know in writing that you have made this application and give them certain information. Please see the guidance notes: Apply for a HMO Licence below, for further information on who you need to give information to and what information you need to give them.
It is in the public interest that we process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within one month of making an application you should contact us.