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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Hyndburn Borough Council, 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.
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 Hyndburn Borough 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
27 March 2026
Research confidence
High (70/100)
Sources checked
14
Key facts confirmed from official sources: selective licensing scheme ran 5 March 2018 to 4 March 2023 (expired, no renewal announced); mandatory HMO licensing is active borough-wide; HMO fee structure (£790 + £440 = £1,230) confirmed from Cabinet-approved policy document. However, the main hyndburnbc.gov.uk pages were inaccessible via direct fetch (incorrect header check errors), so several details rely on search result snippets and the democracy portal document. Current 2025/2026 fee levels may have been updated since January 2023 (fees reviewed annually) but no updated figures were found. The public HMO register situation is unclear - the licensing portal exists but its HMO register may not be publicly searchable. No additional HMO licensing scheme was found, which is consistent with all sources examined.
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 Hyndburn Borough Council.
Mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire Borough of Hyndburn. Extended from October 2018 to cover all properties with 5 or more occupiers living in 2 or more households and sharing amenities, regardless of the number of storeys.
The updated HMO Policy was approved by Cabinet on 7 December 2022 and implemented from 1 January 2023. Fees are reviewed annually on a cost-recovery basis. Landlords failing to obtain a licence may face fines up to £20,000, a criminal record, and may be required to repay rent for the unlicensed period. The council inspects properties to assess compliance with licence conditions including gas safety certificates, electrical appliance safety, smoke alarms, written tenancy terms, and adequate bathroom/kitchen provision. Applications are submitted via the online portal at https://licensing.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/PAforLalpacLIVE/1/WcaHome (login required). An Article 4 Direction restricting conversion of dwellinghouses (C3) to HMOs (C4) without planning permission came into force on 15 March 2026 for nine wards (Barnfield, Central, Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Peel, Netherton, Rishton, Spring Hill, St Andrews). A further immediate Article 4 Direction proposed for the remaining wards (Altham, Baxenden, Huncoat, Immanuel, Milnshaw, Overton, St Oswalds) would cover the entire borough. Property types covered: Properties occupied by 5 or more tenants forming 2 or more households who share amenities such as kitchens, bathrooms, or toilets. Includes two-storey shared terraced housing, purpose-built flats (up to two flats per block), shared flats above shops, and small flat blocks. Prior to October 2018, only properties with 3 or more storeys were covered.. Exemptions or exclusions: Each individual HMO requires its own licence a single licence does not cover an entire building. For example, if a building has two flats each occupied by 5 persons in 2 or more households, each flat requires a separate licence..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
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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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