Wigan Council — landlord licensing reference

Wigan Council — North West.

Selective licensing: no scheme confirmed at council level. Council states a landlord licence is only required for HMOs. No selective licensing scheme in force.

Additional HMO licensing: status unknown — check council site.

Council licensing page: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Property-and-Land/Private-Landlords/index.aspx

Council HMO page: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Licensing-Permits-Registrations/HMO/Index.aspx

Last verified: 2026-07-28.

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