Landlords letting property in Norwich must register on the national PRS database by 14 April 2027. Norwich has no selective or additional licensing in force, but a scheme is being considered.
The deadline depends on where the property is, not where you live. Rollout source
Could cover both single lets and smaller HMOs.
Where: Area not yet decided.
August 2026 review floated city-wide additional HMO licensing and selective licensing in Nelson, Mile Cross, Town Close and Sewell wards. No scheme proposed or consulted on yet.
Licensing often covers only some wards or streets. Enter the postcode to see what applies.
Norwich is in the East of England region. Registration opens on 15 January 2027 and the deadline is 14 April 2027. You can register earlier than your region's window. The fee is £65 per property per year.
Norwich has no selective or additional licensing in force, but a scheme is being considered. Larger HMOs (5 or more people from 2 or more households) still need a mandatory licence.
Councils can fine landlords up to £7,000 for failing to register, rising to £40,000 for repeated breaches. Without an active registration, courts generally cannot make a possession order in your favour.
Your contact details, the property address and type, number of bedrooms, tenancy and rent details, and safety information including the gas safety record, electrical safety report (EICR) and EPC.
Checked 15 October 2026.