DASH Services

Accreditation represents quality. It show a landlords is serious about setting, achieving and maintaining high standards.

How much does it cost to become an accredited landlord?

DASH Landlord Accreditation is a paid for service.

The cost to join DASH Landlord Accreditation depends on which Local Authority your property/ies are based in.

Some Local Authorities pay a subscription to DASH for landlords, in their area, to be accredited, therefore no fee is payable by the landlord.

Free accreditation therefore applies to landlord with properties in the following Local Authority areas:  

Amber Valley Borough Council

Erewash Borough Council North Northamptonshire Council

Ashfield District Council

Hinckley & Bosworth Council South Derbyshire District Council

Bolsover District Council

Lincoln City Council South Kesteven District Council

Boston Borough Council

North East District Derbyshire South Holland District Council

Chesterfield Borough Council

North West Leicestershire District Council

West Northamptonshire Council

East Lindsey District Council North Kesteven District Council West Lindsay District Council

If you let properties in an area that is not listed above, for example Nottingham City Council or Portsmouth City Council then it is you as the landlord (rather than the Local Authority) who needs to pay to join DASH.

The following fees will apply upon application (for both new & renewal applications):



The fee payable is for the application, so it is important to ensure that you are committed to completing the DASH accreditation process. DASH fees are non-refundable - Refunds cannot be given more than 48 hours after the application has been received by DASH.

When you become accredited with DASH you will qualify to carry the ‘Nottingham Standard’ or DASH accreditation.

The Nottingham Standard is a local scheme in the city which may attracts certain benefits and discounting. Nottingham City Council expects that landlords should have applied for and obtained the accreditation in order to benefit from any reduced licensing fees. 

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