Salford is part of North West
Landlord register deadline in Salford
Register by 14 August 2027
Registration opens on 15 May 2027, in 197 days. You can register early from 15 December 2026.
Email me before 14 August 2027
Subject to Parliament: the register's regulations were laid before Parliament on 9 September 2026 and still need approval. The dates and the £65 fee come from the government's announcements and could change. The draft regulations.
North West is the 6th of 9 English regions to register. See every region's dates.
How many rented homes in Salford need registering?
Salford had 30,853 privately rented homes at the 2021 Census, 27% of households, above England's 20%. That's the 3rd highest of 35 councils in North West. Each of those homes needs registering by 14 August 2027.
The average private rent in Salford was £1,173 a month in September 2026, above the North West average of £975. It's the 3rd most expensive of 35 councils in North West. Rents rose 3.1% over the year, against 5.7% across the region.
| 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 or more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed £889 | 2 bed £1,086 | 3 bed £1,291 | 4+ bed £1,774 |
At that rent, the £65 yearly register fee works out at about 2 days' rent per property.
Of homes in Salford with an EPC, 71% are rated C or above, above England's 53% and the 2nd most efficient of 35 councils in North West. About 3 in 10 are D or below and would need work if the proposed EPC C rule for 2030 becomes law. EPC rules for landlords.
Sources: ONS Census 2021 (tenure), ONS Price Index of Private Rents, ONS EPC data for EPCs lodged in the 10 years to March 2025, all tenures.
Renting in Salford? Check a rent increase against local rents, or see your rights as a renter.
Does Salford have landlord licensing?
Yes. Salford runs 3 licensing schemes. A licence is needed on top of registering, and you'll give its details when you register.
Additional HMO licensing: Section 257 HMOs, citywide
Converted blocks of flats (section 257 HMOs) across Salford
Selective licensing: Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park
Parts of Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park
Selective licensing: Eccles, Barton and Winton
Parts of Eccles, Barton and Winton
What fines can Salford give landlords?
Salford can fine landlords who aren't registered once the deadline passes on 14 August 2027: up to £7,000, or £40,000 for false information or repeat breaches. How fines and enforcement work.
Salford's civil penalty policy
Updated for the Renters' Rights Act, so it already sets out how Salford will fine landlords under the new rules.
Get an email before your deadline
One email when registration opens for your area, then 30 and 7 days before the deadline. Nothing else.
Questions landlords ask
When do landlords in Salford have to register?
By 14 August 2027. Properties in Salford follow the North West timetable, which opens on 15 May 2027. The deadline follows the property, so it applies wherever you live.
Does Salford have selective licensing?
Yes. Salford runs selective licensing (Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park) covering parts of Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park, until 21 January 2031. Rented homes in the area need a licence as well as being on the register.
Is Salford's Selective licensing scheme ending?
The current scheme (Eccles, Barton and Winton) is due to end on 1 September 2027. Councils often consult on a renewal before then, so check Salford's website before assuming you won't need a licence.
Has Salford updated its fines policy for the Renters' Rights Act?
Yes. Salford's Civil Penalty Policy V2 (July 2026) covers the Renters' Rights Act, including the landlord register.
What is the average rent in Salford?
£1,173 a month in September 2026, according to the ONS. A two-bedroom home averaged £1,086. The £65 yearly register fee is about 2 days' average rent.
Councils like Salford
Salford's nearest matches in North West on rent and the share of homes rented privately. All share the 14 August 2027 deadline.
- Liverpool £916 a month
- Manchester £1,380 a month
- Stockport £1,125 a month
- Bury £970 a month
- Cheshire West and Chester £1,000 a month
- Sefton £940 a month