Rental Property Licensing in Harehills

Harehills is one of Leeds's most densely privately rented neighbourhoods and has been subject to selective licensing for a number of years. If you own a rental property in Harehills, here is what applies.

Selective licensing in Harehills

Harehills was covered by the original Leeds selective licensing scheme alongside Beeston. That scheme ended on 5 January 2025. A new expanded selective licensing scheme launched on 9 February 2026, covering designated areas across East, South and West Leeds.

Harehills falls within East Leeds, which is one of the areas covered by the new scheme. If your property in Harehills falls within the designated area, you need to apply for a selective licence at a cost of £1,225 per property.

What selective licensing means for landlords

Within the designated area, landlords must hold a licence for each privately rented property. The licence comes with conditions covering property management, safety certifications, anti-social behaviour and tenant documentation.

Failure to licence a property can result in a civil penalty of up to £30,000.

Mandatory HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies across Leeds, as it does across all of England, for properties with five or more tenants from two or more households sharing facilities.

How to check if your property needs a licence

Use Tuxa to check any address in Harehills instantly. You can also visit the Leeds City Council website for maps of the designated areas.

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