Consultation on a registration scheme for short-term lets in England
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is seeking views on the design of a registration scheme for short-term let properties in England, including on its scope and how it would operate.
This consultation follows a commitment by government to introduce a short-term lets registration scheme through an amendment to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.
The registration scheme will ensure England continues to provide safe and high-quality guest accommodation, as well as provide data that will help local authorities identify where premises are being let out in their area. It will provide valuable information to help local authorities enforce health and safety regulations and manage the housing market impact of high numbers of short-term lets (where this is an issue).
This consultation seeks views on a range of questions relating to how the scheme should be set up and administered.