EPC C landlords Salford: licensing, grants and the 2030 rule
EPC C landlords Salford operate where private renting grew faster than anywhere else in the North West between the last two Censuses. Salford also runs two selective licensing schemes with different fees and end dates. This page puts licensing, grant help and the £10,000 cap side by side for the city.
Last checked: 21 October 2026. Sources and dates sit beside each figure. EPC C by 2030 is confirmed government policy, not yet law, with legislation targeted for 2027. See our EPC C 2030 guide.
Salford selective licensing: two schemes, two timelines
Salford City Council designated two areas. Salford landlord licence fees depend on accreditation and on when you apply. The table gathers what the council's own scheme pages say.
| Scheme | Starts | Ends | First-application fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles, Barton and Winton | 1 September 2022 | 1 September 2027 | £609 for non-accredited landlords (£390 at launch for accredited) |
| Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park | 21 January 2026 | 21 January 2031 | £609 for non-accredited landlords from 22 July 2026 (£390 for accredited, to 21 April 2026) |
The Broughton scheme lists 147 streets. Bury New Road is only partly covered, so the council asks owners to email before assuming either way. An earlier scheme in Langworthy, Weaste and Seedley began on 20 November 2019 for five years. We found no newer designation for that area.
Renting out a home without a licence, or breaking its conditions, is a criminal offence. Accreditation cut the early fee, which is why the dates matter.
Private rented homes Salford: the Census 2021 picture
Private renting rose from 18.8% of households in 2011 to 26.8% in 2021, a gain of 8.0 percentage points (ONS, Census area changes). ONS notes this was the biggest rise in the North West.
The GMCA briefing of April 2023 counts 30,853 private rented households, up 59% in ten years. It also shows private renters now outnumber social tenants in the city.
Owner-occupation fell from 50.3% to 47.0% over the same period. Social renting dropped from 28.8% to 25.4%.
Salford landlord grants: the Greater Manchester route
Salford landlords use the Greater Manchester Warm Homes: Local Grant. We found no separate Salford scheme for landlords on the council pages we read.
Up to £30,000 is available for a first property, and 50% up to £15,000 for later ones. The home needs an EPC of D or E and a qualifying tenant household.
GMCA says the Good Landlord Charter starts by showing you meet your legal duties. Where your street is licensed, a licence is one of those duties. In our view, sort the licence first. Our Warm Homes Local Grant guide lists the full steps.
What Salford's homes need: flats, semis and terraces
Census 2021 counts 115,116 Salford households (via Area Insights). Semi-detached homes are 34.7%, flats 27.8%, terraces 25.4% and detached homes 9.4%.
Our reading follows. An assessor tests each home on site.
Flats at 27.8%
Flats hold more than a quarter of the stock, a higher share than terraces. Plan for in-home measures first, such as controls and draught-proofing. Roof or wall work needs the freeholder.
Semis at 34.7%
Semis are the largest group. Where the cavity is suitable, wall filling and a deeper loft layer are common starting points.
Terraces at 25.4%
Terraces are a quarter of homes. Solid-wall examples still need a damp check before any wall insulation.
What the £10,000 cap means for EPC C landlords Salford
This is our analysis from ONS figures.
| Measure | Salford figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Average private rent | £1,173 a month, up 3.1% in a year | ONS, September 2026 |
| Average house price | £223,000, down 1.7% in a year | ONS, August 2026 (provisional) |
| Cap in months of average rent | About 8.5 months | Our calculation |
| Cap as share of average price | About 4.5% | Our calculation |
Rents here rose more slowly than the regional 5.7%, and prices fell. A fixed cap therefore takes a slightly bigger bite of a property's value than a year ago. The 10%-of-value test starts only below £100,000. Our cost cap and exemptions guide lists the exemptions.
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Sources
- ONS: Census area changes, Salford, checked 21 October 2026
- GMCA: Census 2021 housing tenure briefing, April 2023, checked 21 October 2026
- Salford City Council: Selective licensing in Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park, checked 21 October 2026
- Salford City Council: Selective licensing in Eccles, Barton and Winton, checked 21 October 2026
- Salford City Council: Selective licensing in Langworthy, Weaste and Seedley, checked 21 October 2026
- Salford City Council news: selective licence applications now open, 25 November 2025, checked 21 October 2026
- Area Insights: Salford Census 2021 housing, checked 21 October 2026
- ONS: Housing prices in Salford, checked 21 October 2026
- GMCA: Warm Homes Local Grant, privately rented scheme, checked 21 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes, government response, checked 21 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Do the two Salford licensing schemes overlap?
No. They cover different streets in different parts of the city. Eccles, Barton and Winton is one area. Broughton, Kersal and Broughton Park is the other. Use each scheme's street list to check an address.
When does the Eccles licensing scheme end?
The council page gives 1 September 2027 as the end of the five-year scheme. We found no renewal decision on the pages we read, so watch the council's licensing pages.
Why did accreditation change the fee?
The council set lower fees for accredited landlords who applied early, £390 against £609 for others after the discount windows closed. Check the fee table for the date you apply.
Should I get the licence before the grant?
GMCA says the Charter starts with legal compliance. In a designated street, a licence is part of that, so it is sensible to hold it first.
Do falling Salford prices change the cap?
Not on average. The 10%-of-value test applies only to homes valued under £100,000, and Salford's average is £223,000. A few low-value terraces could be affected, so ask for a valuation.
Can I claim for a flat if the freeholder objects?
Work on shared structure needs consent. Government policy offers an exemption when consent is refused, typically for five years, with evidence. Measures inside your own flat can still proceed.