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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: 20 October 2026.
This free guide will provide you with the key details regarding what licensing requirements are necessary in this area and how to apply for a licence.
New to this? Read our overview: What is selective licensing?
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Oadby and Wigston Property Licensing Schemes
The council’s selective licence fee is £850 as standard (£450 application plus £400 subsistence). Accredited landlords pay £750 and multi-property applicants £800. Landlords and agents with houses in Wigston or South Wigston can check a street against the designated area before applying.
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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 Oadby and Wigston’s selective licensing applies, in part of Wigston and South Wigston, most privately rented houses need a licence. HMOs fall under mandatory licensing when occupied by five or more people forming more than one household.
What if my property doesn't have a licence?
Operating a property that needs a licence without one can bring civil penalties of up to £40,000 per property in Oadby and Wigston. The landlord also risks a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. 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. The council’s selective and HMO applications are made through its online portal.
How do I apply for a Oadby and Wigston property licence?
Apply through Oadby and Wigston Borough Council’s online portal. Selective licence details are on the selective licensing page and HMO details on the HMO licensing page. You can also use a managed service such as Kamma.
Why did Oadby and Wigston introduce selective licensing?
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council approved its 2025 to 2030 selective licensing scheme on 6 February 2025, covering part of Wigston and South Wigston. 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?
Oadby and Wigston does not operate an additional licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing exists in other councils to cover smaller HMOs outside the national mandatory scheme. In Oadby and Wigston, only HMOs with five or more occupants forming more than one household need a mandatory licence.
What are the conditions to obtain an HMO licence in Oadby and Wigston?
The council’s HMO standards set requirements for fire safety, amenities, room sizes and management in Oadby and Wigston. See the council’s HMO amenity standards.
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 council approved its current selective licensing scheme on 6 February 2025. It replaced an earlier scheme that covered South Wigston ward only and ended in May 2025.
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. Under the selective scheme, a late application, or one made after the council identifies the property, costs £1,150 instead of £850. 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.
