What is the PRS Database? 

The PRS Database will be a national register requiring landlords of all assured or regulated tenancies in England to register themselves and each property they let. The initiative forms part of the Government’s wider ambition to professionalise the private rented sector, ensuring that landlords, tenants and local authorities have access to key information. 

When will registration begin? 

Registration will start with all privately rented properties situated in the West Midlands on 15 December 2026 and then roll out region by region across England each month. Registration will be based on the location of the rental property, rather than the landlord’s home or business address. 

Landlords will have a three-month registration window for each region, with the option to register earlier.

How much will registration cost? 

The Government’s annual registration fee is £65 per property, with registration to be renewed on a yearly basis.  

If a landlord registers their property earlier than their designated sign-up window, the registration fee will be pro-rated for the early period. Offline registration routes will also be available for landlords who need them. The Government plans to provide GOV.UK guidance and a dedicated contact centre to support registration and renewal.

Why is the database being introduced? 

Historically, there has been no single national source of information on landlords and rental properties. This has made it challenging for local authorities to identify non-compliance and for tenants to verify details about a property before entering into a tenancy. 

The registration service will give local authorities access to information to help them identify non-compliance and take enforcement action more quickly. In future, tenants will also be able to seek comfort that their landlord or prospective landlord is registered. 

What information will need to be uploaded? 

As part of registration, landlords will need to provide information about themselves, their ownership and authority to act, and each dwelling, tenancy and rent arrangement. This includes:

1. Landlord identity, contact and ownership details, including additional organisational information where applicable
2. Property details, tenancy and rent information
3. HMO, additional or selective licence details, where applicable
4. A copy of the gas safety record, where the property has a gas supply
5. A copy of the EICR, and/or an appropriate Electrical Installation Certificate
6. Information about whether an EPC was required to be given to the current tenant and, where applicable, a copy of the most recent EPC
7. Where relevant, the tenancy start date if the latest EPC has expired and details of any registered MEES exemption where the rating is below the minimum standard

A landlord must start and complete the registration process and remains responsible for providing all required information. The service will also allow an agent or property manager to provide certain information during the process on the landlord’s behalf, with further guidance expected before launch.

What does this mean for landlords?

Registration will become a legal requirement as the service reaches each region. After the applicable three-month deadline, local councils will be able to begin enforcement action and landlords who have not registered risk being fined. Initially, registration will apply to properties that are already let or become let during or after the rollout period. Future legislation is expected to require unoccupied properties to be registered before they are marketed, with unique landlord and property identifiers included in advertisements.

While the registration requirements will require some preparation, many professional landlords already maintain much of the information expected to be submitted. This means the database is likely to build on existing good practice, providing a clear and structured way to demonstrate compliance while supporting greater transparency and consistency across the sector.

More information can be found on the GOV.UK website : Get ready: ‘Register your rental property’ service.

Further information

Contact Amelia Greene or Nicola Thivessen

This blog was originally published on 13 July 2026, amended 11 September 2026.