What licensing schemes does Oadby and Wigston operate?

Oadby and Wigston operates selective licensing (10 November 2025 to 9 November 2030), alongside the national mandatory HMO scheme. See the scheme details above.

Do all properties in Oadby and Wigston need a licence?

It depends on the scheme and your property. Where selective licensing applies, most privately rented homes need a licence; HMOs fall under mandatory or additional licensing depending on size and occupancy.

What if my property doesn't have a licence?

Operating a property that requires a licence without one can bring civil penalties of up to £40,000 per property. The landlord also risks a rent repayment order of up to 24 months' rent and cannot serve a Section 21 notice. A letting agent who manages the property or collects the rent commits the offence too and can be fined separately.

Can letting agents apply on behalf of landlords?

Yes. Letting agents can apply for property licences on behalf of landlords in Oadby and Wigston, and many manage the full process.

How do I apply for a Oadby and Wigston property licence?

You can apply through Oadby and Wigston Council's website ( licensing pages ), or use a managed service such as Kamma.

Why did Oadby and Wigston introduce selective licensing?

Selective licensing is used to improve housing conditions and tackle anti-social behaviour in the private rented sector.

Why did Oadby and Wigston introduce additional licensing?

Additional HMO licensing addresses overcrowding, disrepair and management standards in smaller HMOs not covered by the national mandatory scheme.

What are the conditions to obtain an HMO licence in Oadby and Wigston?

The council's HMO licence conditions set standards for fire safety, amenities, room sizes and management ( licence conditions ).

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Oadby and Wigston operates selective licensing alongside the national mandatory HMO scheme. Most privately rented homes need a licence, and enforcement is rising.

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Map of property licensing by ward in Oadby and Wigston. Selective licensing in South Wigston, Wigston All Saints, Wigston Fields, Wigston Meadowcourt and Wigston St Wolstan's applies now. The remaining wards have mandatory HMO licensing only, which applies nationally to larger shared homes.

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Property Licensing Guide for Oadby and Wigston

Oadby and Wigston currently operates selective licensing in 5 wards; mandatory HMO licensing applies everywhere. Last checked: 25 August 2026.

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What are the licensing requirements for Oadby and Wigston?

Mandatory licensing in Oadby and Wigston

Mandatory HMO licensing applies across Oadby and Wigston (and all of England) to larger HMOs. These are properties occupied by five or more people forming more than one household, including:

Shared houses and flats occupied by students and young professionals.
Properties converted into bedsits with some shared facilities.
Properties converted into a mix of self-contained and non-self-contained accommodation.

Do I need an additional property licence in Oadby and Wigston?

Additional licensing requires smaller HMOs in a designated area to be licensed. That means a privately rented property with three or more people forming more than one household.

Oadby and Wigston does not currently operate an additional HMO licensing scheme; larger HMOs are covered by the national mandatory HMO scheme.

Do I need a selective licence in Oadby and Wigston?

Selective licensing requires almost all privately rented properties in a designated area to be licensed, regardless of the number of occupants.

Oadby and Wigston operates selective licensing. The current designation is set out below.

Selective licensing: 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2030, covering South Wigston, Wigston All Saints, Wigston Fields, Wigston Meadowcourt and Wigston St Wolstan’s.
Mandatory HMO licensing: in force since 2006 for HMOs of five or more people forming more than one household.

How do I apply for a licence?

You can apply for a licence via Oadby and Wigston Council’s website here. Or let Kamma’s expert team process the application for you.

How much does a licence cost?

Licence fees

Licence	Fee
Mandatory HMO licence	£1,000 per property

Fees as published by the council, verified 20 July 2026; subject to change. See the council’s fee page for full schedules, payment stages and discounts.

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Oadby and Wigston Property Licensing FAQs

What licensing schemes does Oadby and Wigston operate?
Oadby and Wigston operates selective licensing (10 November 2025 to 9 November 2030), alongside the national mandatory HMO scheme. See the scheme details above.
Do all properties in Oadby and Wigston need a licence?
It depends on the scheme and your property. Where selective licensing applies, most privately rented homes need a licence; HMOs fall under mandatory or additional licensing depending on size and occupancy.
What if my property doesn't have a licence?
Operating a property that requires a licence without one can bring civil penalties of up to £40,000 per property. The landlord also risks a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent and cannot serve a Section 21 notice. A letting agent who manages the property or collects the rent commits the offence too and can be fined separately.
Can letting agents apply on behalf of landlords?
Yes. Letting agents can apply for property licences on behalf of landlords in Oadby and Wigston, and many manage the full process.
How do I apply for a Oadby and Wigston property licence?
You can apply through Oadby and Wigston Council’s website (licensing pages), or use a managed service such as Kamma.
Why did Oadby and Wigston introduce selective licensing?
Selective licensing is used to improve housing conditions and tackle anti-social behaviour in the private rented sector.
Why did Oadby and Wigston introduce additional licensing?
Additional HMO licensing addresses overcrowding, disrepair and management standards in smaller HMOs not covered by the national mandatory scheme.
What are the conditions to obtain an HMO licence in Oadby and Wigston?
The council’s HMO licence conditions set standards for fire safety, amenities, room sizes and management (licence conditions).

About Oadby and Wigston

Oadby and Wigston, located in Leicestershire, England, were once villages outside Leicester but have since become suburbs of the city. Oadby is primarily residential and known for housing the University of Leicester Botanic Garden, while Wigston is a mix of residential and industrial areas with proximity to major transport routes. Wigston also hosts the Framework Knitters Museum, highlighting the region’s textile history. The borough covers 9 square miles (24 square km) and had a population of 55,795 in 2001, which grew slightly to 56,170 by 2011.

Licensing Enforcement in Oadby and Wigston

Oadby and Wigston Council enforces property licensing across its schemes. Letting a property without the required licence risks prosecution and civil penalties of up to £40,000 per property. The landlord can also face a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. Where a letting agent manages the property or collects the rent, the agent commits the offence too and can be fined in its own right.