How much does it cost to register as a landlord in England?

Last checked 16 Oct 2026. The regulations were still in draft when we checked, so details can change.

The GOV.UK Housing Hub says the fee to register a rental property in England is £65 per property, per year, and that registration must be renewed each year. It also says the fee is pro-rated during the rollout.

What that means in practice

• The fee is per property, not per landlord. If you let three homes, you pay for three dwelling entries.
• It is annual. Entries last 12 months and must be renewed. An entry that is not renewed becomes inactive.
• Pro-rating in the first year. During the rollout, the fee is pro-rated. We have not found the exact method published, so we cannot yet tell you what a part-year entry will cost. We will update this guide when it is published.

Working out your total

At £65 a property, before any pro-rating:

• 1 property: £65 a year
• 3 properties: £195 a year
• 5 properties: £325 a year
• 10 properties: £650 a year

Budget for a renewal every year, not a one-off payment.

Who sets the fee?

The draft regulations do not state an amount. They say the database operator sets the fee by reference to its relevant costs, as defined in the Renters' Rights Act 2025. The £65 figure is the one GOV.UK currently gives, so it could change before the service opens.

The draft regulations describe a fee for making a dwelling entry, for renewing it, and for reactivating an entry in certain circumstances. If an entry becomes inactive and you need to reactivate it, you may have to pay again.

Pay only through the official service

The register is run through GOV.UK. You register and pay there. Be careful with anyone who offers to register for you and charges on top. A tool or pack from us, or anyone else, helps you prepare. It does not replace the official registration, and it is not the registration fee.

Related guides

• The registration deadline for your region
• What happens if you do not register

More guides

• Who has to register on England's landlord register?
• When is the deadline to register your rental property?
• What you need to register a rental property in England
• What happens if you do not register your rental property?