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This page includes the scheme records we currently hold, but council policies and boundaries can change. Treat it as a researched starting point and verify the latest position on the official council pages before acting.
Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Bath and North East Somerset Council, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
Confirm the current scheme boundary, licence fee, exemptions, application route, and any recent policy changes on the council website before making decisions.
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These options are designed to save research time, improve clarity, and support decision-making. Final reliance should still be tied back to the relevant council and, where necessary, professional advice.
Enter a postcode to see whether it appears to fall within a licensing scheme area, then verify the result with the council.
We currently do not show active selective or additional licensing schemes for Bath and North East Somerset Council. That can still leave uncertainty, because councils can change schemes, mandatory HMO licensing may still apply, and the property setup or intended occupancy can change the answer.
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Last reviewed
28 March 2026
Research confidence
High (85/100)
Sources checked
3
Core data confirmed from multiple official Bath and North East Somerset Council pages. Mandatory HMO licensing status, fee structure, public register, and expiry of the additional HMO scheme are all confirmed from primary council sources. The landlordlaw.co.uk directory (last modified March 2026) confirms no additional or selective licensing currently active. Third-party sources (landlordlaw.co.uk, landlordtoday.co.uk, btlinsider.co.uk) are consistent with official council information.
The HMO Public Register Search at app.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/hmo/ allows searching by licence reference or partial address, with advanced filters for licence type, application type, ward, property type, building type, and date ranges. A map search option is also available. The register only shows issued licences; applications currently being processed are not displayed. As required under Section 232 of the Housing Act 2004, the register includes the name and address of the licence holder, details of any manager, and licence information including permitted occupancy numbers. In-person access or copies available by contacting housing@bathnes.gov.uk or 01225 396418.
Supporting sources
All councils in England must operate mandatory HMO licensing. This applies to properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households, regardless of location. If your property meets these criteria, you must apply for a mandatory HMO licence from Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Applies to all large Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire Bath and North East Somerset council area. The 2018 regulations removed the three-storey requirement, expanding mandatory licensing to all HMOs with 5+ occupants regardless of storeys.
Mandatory under Housing Act 2004 Part 2. Three-storey rule removed from 1 October 2018. Around 1,200 properties covered across B&NES. Application portal: https://bathnes.idoxds.com/dsfx/xp/start/5200/c88b619e173ac1d8d47ab41df5b7f6ae
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
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Important disclaimer
This tool provides general information about landlord licensing schemes in England. Results are based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes. This is not legal advice. Always verify licensing requirements directly with your local council before making decisions.
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