Consultation – Citywide Additional HMO Licensing proposal covering Section 257 HMOs

Additional HMO Licensing  requires certain landlords who own or manage HMOs within the city to obtain a licence from the council. These proposals consider a scheme covering Section 257 HMOs and if granted licences will include a set of conditions that landlords must comply with.

Prior to designating any Additional HMO Licensing scheme, the council is required by law to consult with people, businesses, and organisations that are likely to be affected by the proposals and consider any views fully before making a decision.

A consultation document has been produced which sets out a detailed explanation of the proposals, explains Additional HMO Licensing in more details and provides the evidence required to designate a scheme. 

You can read the consultation document below: 

The consultation will commence on 4 February 2026 and will run for ten weeks until 15 April 2026.

Next steps

• All consultation results will be published once the consultation period ends and responses have been reviewed.
• Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information on landlord licensing schemes
• Keep checking this page for updates, including published comments and council responses as the consultation progresses.

How to submit your views

Complete our online survey  

If you are unable to complete the online survey you can provide your comments in the following ways:

• Phone: 0161 793 3344
• Email: teamhmo@salford.gov.uk  
• Post: Landlord Licensing Team, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Salford, M27 5AW