The Luton Borough Council Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing will introduce a Selective Licensing Scheme from 5 February 2024 and applies to the town centre and Park Town areas of Luton.

In areas where selective licensing applies, landlords must apply for a licence if they want to rent out a property. This means the council can check whether they are a “fit or proper person” to be a landlord, as well as making other stipulations concerning management of the property and appropriate safety measures.