As of September 2026, Slough has no short-let licence and no cap on nights. Most Slough short lets are flats in newer blocks near the station, aimed at business travellers and people flying from Heathrow. The rule most likely to stop you is in your lease.
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Key takeaways
- As of September 2026, Slough has no short-let licence and no cap on nights.
- Most Slough short lets are flats in newer blocks, so your lease is the rule most likely to stop you.
- Check your lease, your mortgage lender and your insurer before you list.
- Every short let needs a fire risk assessment and up-to-date safety paperwork.
- Rules may tighten, so set your home up properly now.
Contents
- Is there a licence or night cap in Slough?
- Why do leases in newer blocks matter?
- When do you need planning permission?
- What fire safety rules apply?
- Which safety paperwork should you keep?
- What is coming next?
- How do you keep neighbours happy?
- What does this mean for you?
- Get your flat checked
- Frequently asked questions
Is there a licence or night cap in Slough?
London's 90-night rule does not apply in Slough, even though the town is next to London. Slough Borough Council runs no licensing scheme for short lets.
Why do leases in newer blocks matter?
Slough has many new apartment blocks around the station and town centre. Their leases often say "private residence only", ban lets under six months, or restrict key safes. If yours bans short lets, the freeholder or management company can act against you whatever the planning position. Read your lease and get the managing agent's position in writing. Your lender and insurer must agree too.
When do you need planning permission?
GOV.UK says your local planning authority decides whether you need planning permission, based on how the property is used and its impact on neighbours and the area. In this case, that is Slough Borough Council. Letting your own home while you are away is a small change. A whole home let full time to a new group every few nights is the use most likely to count as a "material change of use", which needs permission. A lawful development certificate gives you certainty before you commit.
What fire safety rules apply?
Every short let must be safe from fire. For homes with up to 10 guests and no more than 2 floors, follow the government guide on making small paying guest accommodation safe from fire. You need a written fire risk assessment, working smoke alarms and a clear escape route guests can follow in the dark. In a block of flats, ask the managing agent for the building's evacuation strategy and put it in your house manual.
Which safety paperwork should you keep?
- a gas safety check every year, if the home has gas
- an electrical installation condition report
- portable appliance tests for the items you supply
- your fire risk assessment, reviewed whenever you change the layout or number of beds
What is coming next?
A national short-let register for England is on its way. GOV.UK marks it as not yet in force as of September 2026. Read our guide to the new short-let register for England.
How do you keep neighbours happy?
Airport guests arrive late at night and leave early in the morning. Clear self check-in instructions, quiet-hours rules and a local contact who answers the phone keep neighbours on side.
What does this mean for you?
- Slough has no licence or night cap as of September 2026.
- In newer blocks, the lease decides whether you can let at all.
- Late arrivals need clear check-in and quiet-hours rules.
For costs, see council tax and costs for Slough short lets. For the busiest dates, see our Slough events calendar.
Get your flat checked
Our Slough short-let management team checks your lease, safety and planning position before your home goes live. Start with a free valuation to see what it could earn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Airbnb legal in Slough?
Yes. As of September 2026, Slough has no short-let licence and no cap on nights.
Do I need planning permission for an Airbnb in Slough?
Sometimes. The more a home runs like a small hotel, the more likely it needs permission.
Can I Airbnb my Slough flat?
Check your lease first. It's the rule most likely to stop you.
What fire safety rules apply?
Every short let needs a fire risk assessment, working alarms and clear escape routes.
What safety paperwork should I keep?
Your fire risk assessment, gas safety certificate and electrical safety report.
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This is general information, not legal or tax advice. It is our own interpretation of the rules and figures as they stand on the date shown above, and they can change. Speak to a qualified solicitor or accountant before you act on anything here.