What's the NAICS and SIC code for a landlord (rental property owner)?
For a landlord (rental property owner), use NAICS 531110 (Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings) in the US and SIC 68209 (Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
531110 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings: you own homes or flats and rent them out.
SBA small business limit: $34 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
68209 Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
ONS indexes "Landlord of real estate" under other letting and operating of own or leased real estate. This is the code most buy-to-let companies use.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 531120 | Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) | you mainly rent out shops, offices or other non-residential buildings |
| NAICS 531311 | Residential Property Managers | you manage other owners' rentals for a fee rather than renting out your own |
| SIC 68100 | Buying and selling of own real estate | you mainly buy and sell property rather than rent it out |
| SIC 68320 | Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis | you manage property for other owners for a fee |
Good to know
Renting out property you own and managing someone else's property are different activities with different codes. A buy-to-let company that also manages a few homes for family should still pick the code for its main income.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.