Council licensing proposals have 12 different fees up to £995
Summary
Liverpool City Council is consulting on a new citywide selective licensing scheme to replace the current arrangement when it ends next March. The proposal includes 12 different fee levels, with charges of up to £995 per property, alongside proposed licence conditions, fees and discounts.
Why it matters
Selective licensing can affect landlords’ operating costs, compliance obligations and the volume of property inspections in the local market. Surveyors advising on rental property, investment value or due diligence in Liverpool should be aware of the potential for higher fees and continued enforcement activity.
Key points
- Consultation runs until October on a new citywide selective licensing scheme.
- The current Liverpool scheme launched in April 2022 and ends next March.
- More than 56,000 licence applications have been received and over 48,000 licences granted under the current scheme.
- Over 19,000 inspections identified more than 3,500 housing hazards and led to more than 1,100 enforcement notices.
- The council is proposing 12 different fees, with charges of up to £995 per property.
Organisations:
Liverpool City Council
Regulations:
selective licensing scheme
Locations:
Liverpool
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