The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government confirmed on 9 September 2026 that the "Register your rental property" service will launch on 15 December 2026. The rollout will commence in the West Midlands.
Landlords letting properties under an assured or regulated tenancy in England will be required to register themselves and each property. The annual fee for registration will be £65 per property.
The registration process will be staggered across the nine regions of England on a monthly basis. Once a region is called forward, landlords will have a three-month period to register their properties. Councils in that region can then begin enforcement activities after the window closes.
The information required for each property includes the address, ownership, dwelling type, number of bedrooms, occupants, and rent charged. Landlords will also need to provide compliance evidence such as gas safety records, Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
Local authorities can impose civil penalties of up to £7,000 for an initial breach of the registration requirement, rising to £40,000 for serious, continuing, or repeat breaches. An unregistered landlord may also be unable to obtain a possession order, with the exception of anti-social behaviour grounds.