East Midlands
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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 Derby City 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.
Our current data is based on publicly available information. Always verify the latest licensing position, scheme boundaries, fees, and exemptions with Derby City Council.
We research council licensing information from public sources and present it as general guidance. We do not replace the council's own licensing pages or legal advice.
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Best for: Best for landlords and smaller investors who want ongoing updates without building their own tracking process.
Delivery: Monthly monitoring and change alerts
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 Derby City 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.
These public research signals help show how recently this page was reviewed and what still needs checking before you rely on it.
Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
Medium (67/100)
Sources checked
12
All key data extracted directly from official Derby City Council web pages. Mandatory HMO scheme status, fees (2025-26), fee structure (Part 1/Part 2), public register URL and access details, contact information, and Article 4 Direction details are all confirmed from official sources. The absence of selective and additional licensing is confirmed by both official council pages and multiple third-party sources. The March 2026 HMO register Excel file was confirmed accessible. The gov.uk application portal URL was directly verified.
Compact version without landlord personal details, freely downloadable. Filename indicates March 2026 update. The register covers HMO licences, Temporary Exemption Notices, and Management Orders. Full register (with landlord details) available for £50 via Civica ePay online payment or by appointment at Council House. Full register supplied electronically after payment confirmed.
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 Derby City Council.
Citywide mandatory licensing under Housing Act 2004. Applies to all HMOs with five or more occupiers forming two or more households sharing facilities, regardless of the number of storeys. Extended on 1 October 2018 to cover all multi-storey configurations (previously limited to three or more storeys).
Mandatory under Housing Act 2004. No fixed end date as this is a statutory national requirement. Processing target is 90 days; council noted backlog at time of extraction. Required documents: property plan, Gas Safety Certificate, EICR, photo ID and proof of address, Fire Safety Risk Assessment (FSRA). Optional: Fire Alarm Certificate, Emergency Lighting Certificate, PAT Certificate. Applications can be submitted online (PDF form via gov.uk portal) or by post. Penalties for non-compliance: unlimited fine or civil penalty up to £30,000, plus potential Rent Repayment Orders. Room size standards apply (under 10: min 4.64m², single over 10: min 6.51m², two people over 10: min 10.22m²). Article 4 Direction effective 3 May 2025 requires planning permission for converting homes into small HMOs in designated wards — this is a planning control separate from licensing. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by five or more people forming two or more separate households who share facilities (kitchen, bathroom, toilet), regardless of number of storeys. Includes Section 257 HMOs (purpose-built flat blocks with less than two-thirds owner occupation not meeting 1991 Building Regulations standards).. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties managed by local authorities. Registered Housing Providers (Housing Associations). Certain properties listed under Schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the Derby City Council summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
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Use this if you need to check whether a property holds an HMO licence, or find the council's public HMO register.
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Use the tenant guide if you rent a property and want to check whether your landlord holds the right licence.
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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