Reading Borough Council — landlord licensing reference

Reading Borough Council — South East.

Selective licensing: no scheme confirmed at council level.

Additional HMO licensing: no scheme confirmed at council level.

Council licensing page: https://www.reading.gov.uk/housing/private-renting/landlords/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hmos/

Council HMO page: https://www.reading.gov.uk/housing/private-renting/landlords/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hmos/hmo-application-guidance/

Local notes: - Mandatory HMO licensing only. - Article 4 directions restrict new HMO conversions in several wards.

Last verified: 2026-06-27.

Reference data only — always check the council's own page before applying.