Landlord licensing in Newcastle upon Tyne City Council

Council-specific HMO detail we currently show

Mandatory HMO licensing applies throughout England and therefore covers all of Newcastle upon Tyne. Required for all HMOs with five or more occupants living as two or more separate households who share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom. Extended from October 2018 to include all HMOs regardless of number of storeys (previously required 3+ storeys).

HMO fee guide

£1,000

Fee notes

£1,000 per mandatory HMO licence (effective from June 2025 fee schedule). Fee payable in two parts (Part 1 at application, non-refundable; Part 2 on licence grant). Exact part split held in 'Fees and Charges June 2025' PDF (555.51 KB) downloadable from the fees and discounts page. Kamma property guide (July 2025) confirms £1,100 for additional and mandatory licensing combined - the £1,000 figure for mandatory is confirmed via NRLA. Note: there may be a slight discrepancy; most recent confirmation is £1,000 via NRLA March 2025 update. £100 discount for landlords with mandatory HMO properties already accredited through the Newcastle Property Accreditation scheme.

Typical licence term

Up to 5 years for compliant landlords; 1-year licence for non-compliant landlords

Start date shown

6 April 2006

Newcastle operates a Mandatory HMO Accreditation scheme promoting responsible and professional practices among HMO landlords. HMO Licensing Conditions document (January 2025) available at new.newcastle.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-01/HMO%20Licensing%20conditions%202025.pdf. All HMOs must comply with the Housing Act 2004 and HMO Management Regulations. Properties also subject to HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme). For offences committed on or after 1 May 2026, GOV.UK guidance refers to civil penalties of up to £40,000 for relevant offences, with different treatment for breaches and for offences committed before that date. Earlier cases may still be assessed under previous rules. Tenants or local authorities may be able to apply for a rent repayment order. GOV.UK guidance now refers to up to two years' rent for relevant offences, but eligibility, timing and the final amount depend on the facts and tribunal decision. Property types covered: All HMOs with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen or bathroom. Includes shared houses, purpose-built flats, and converted properties meeting the occupancy threshold. Exemptions or exclusions: HMOs with fewer than 5 occupants (though management standards and room size requirements still apply). Owner-occupied properties. Properties managed wholly by a public body. Buildings regulated under other statutory frameworks.