Additional Licensing Scheme: Landlord Application Workshops
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In-person event for landlords on Reading Borough Council's Additional Licensing Scheme, which comes into force on 1 March 2026.
Limited spaces remaining, please ensure you register to attend.
Reading Borough Council has designated a district-wide Additional Licensing Scheme, which will come into force on 1 March 2026 and remain in force until 28 February 2031.
The scheme will apply to certain HMOs in Reading that are not already covered by Mandatory HMO Licensing, requiring landlords to hold an Additional HMO Licence if they rent a property which is occupied by 3 or more persons comprising of 2 or more households.
It is an offence to operate, manage, or control a property that requires an Additional Licence without a valid licence in place or without a duly made application being submitted.
Applications must be made via Home Safe, the Council’s appointed delivery partner for the scheme. Applications open to landlords on 1 March 2026.
You can find out more about the application process at our dedicated website
To support you, this in-person event will provide clear, practical guidance on the scheme, including who needs to apply, what documentation is required, and how to remain compliant once licensed.
The session will cover:
- Overview of the licensing scheme and Home Safe’s role as the Delivery Partner
- Guidance on who should apply as the Licence Holder
- Step-by-step walkthrough of the Landlord application process
- Documentation required to support your application
- Post-submission steps and ongoing compliance responsibilities
- Information on inspections and what to expect
- Support and benefits available through Home Safe
- Q&A session
The information covered in this event is tailored for landlords.