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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Bolsover, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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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.
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We currently do not show active selective or additional licensing schemes for Bolsover. 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
27 March 2026
Research confidence
Medium (60/100)
Sources checked
6
The council's HMO pages return 403 errors when fetched directly, so all content was extracted via search engine indexing of the official pages and a third-party landlord directory. Fee amounts (£496 + £111 = £607), licence duration (up to 5 years), and contact number (01246 217873) are consistently confirmed across multiple indexed sources. Absence of selective and additional licensing is confirmed by the third-party landlord law directory (updated March 17, 2026) and absence of any relevant results in web searches. The October 2018 start date for the extended mandatory licensing criteria is consistent with the national rollout of mandatory licensing reforms. The public register's offline-only status was explicitly stated in indexed page content ('the electronic register is not available at the moment'). No contact email address was publicly findable due to anti-spam obfuscation on the council website.
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 Bolsover.
Mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire Bolsover district. Following the Housing Act 2004 and the October 2018 extension to mandatory licensing, all HMOs occupied by 5 or more persons living as 2 or more households must be licensed. The previous criteria (3 storeys or more, 5 or more occupiers) was broadened from October 2018.
Applications are made by contacting the council for an application form. There is no online application portal. Contact Environmental Health on 01246 217873. Landlords with existing licences under the previous scheme do not need to re-apply until close to expiry. Landlords must display a copy of their HMO licence in a prominent position within the licensed premises. Operating without a licence is a criminal offence with significant financial penalties. Property types covered: All HMOs occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households who share facilities. Previously limited to HMOs of 3 storeys or more; broadened from October 2018 to include all qualifying HMOs regardless of number of storeys.. Exemptions or exclusions: HMOs occupied by fewer than 5 people do not require a licence. Standard exemptions under the Housing Act 2004 apply..
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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