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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 Nottingham 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.
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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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Citywide designation covering all of Nottingham. Estimated 2,300+ privately rented HMOs. Applies to all non-mandatory licensable HMOs.
Tacit consent does NOT apply to HMO licence applications. Article 4 Direction applies citywide requiring planning permission for HMO conversions. Properties without correct planning permission may only receive a 12-month licence. Penalties: unlimited fines, civil penalties up to £40,000, rent repayment orders up to 24 months' rent under Renters' Rights Act 2025, banning orders, National Rogue Landlord Database listing. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by 3 or more unrelated people forming 2 or more households who share facilities (kitchens, bathrooms, toilets). This covers properties that do not meet the mandatory HMO threshold of 5+ persons but still have multiple households sharing.. Exemptions or exclusions: Local authority managed buildings. Registered social landlord properties. Police/fire authority/NHS managed buildings. Co-operative housing (with democratic management). Student accommodation (full-time students, institution-managed). Buildings regulated by other legislation (Schedule 14, Housing Act 2004). Properties with Temporary Exemption Notices..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Citywide mandatory licensing for all HMOs meeting the statutory definition. Applies regardless of number of storeys.
Mandatory under Housing Act 2004 Part 2. No fixed end date as this is a statutory requirement. Tacit consent does NOT apply. Required documents: Photo ID, Gas Safety Certificate, EPC, landlord insurance, Fire Alarm Test Certificate, PAT Certificate, EICR or electrical certificate. Application takes approximately 90 minutes online. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share facilities (kitchen, bathroom, toilet). Applies regardless of number of storeys. Exception: purpose-built blocks with 3 or more self-contained flats.. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built blocks of flats with 3 or more self-contained flats (unless block has fewer than 3 flats and one is occupied as HMO with 5+ people). Local authority managed buildings. Registered social landlord properties. Schedule 14 Housing Act 2004 exemptions. Properties with Temporary Exemption Notices..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Covers over 30,000 privately rented homes across 14 designated wards in Nottingham. Requires licensing for most privately rented properties including single occupants, families (one household), or two unrelated individuals (two households).
This is the second selective licensing scheme. The first scheme preceded this one. Properties can be checked via the MyProperty tool at https://geoserver.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/myproperty/?c=housing. Penalty for unlicensed properties: financial penalty notice up to £30,000 or unlimited fine from court, potential loss of property control, and order to repay up to 12 months rent (potentially 24 months under Renters' Rights Act 2025). Property types covered: Most privately rented properties in the designated areas, including properties with a single occupant, multiple occupants forming one household (e.g. a family), or two unrelated individuals forming two households (e.g. two friends).. Exemptions or exclusions: Housing Association properties. Nottingham City Housing Services properties. Properties subject to a Temporary Exemption Notice (TEN) for up to 3 months (extendable to 6 months) where owner is selling, changing use, or moving in..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
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 (69/100)
Sources checked
9
Data extracted directly from official Nottingham City Council web pages for all three licensing schemes. Fee details for April 2026 selective licensing obtained directly from council site. HMO fees (April 2025) confirmed via multiple sources. Scheme dates, ward coverage, exemptions, enforcement details, and public register information all sourced from official pages. Minor gaps exist for selective licensing April 2025 Part A/B breakdown and SL public register direct URL.
Available as a download from the selective licensing page under 'Useful documents, downloads, resources and good practice guides'. Described as 'end of February 2026 version'. Direct download URL not captured; embedded within the page as a document link.
Covers both mandatory and additional HMO licences. Updated periodically. Pending applications not listed until processed. Published under Section 232 of the Housing Act 2004. Not for marketing/commercial use without UK GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 compliance. Full register available on request (fee applies, non-editable format). Date in filename: 03-03-26 (3 March 2026).
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 Nottingham City Council.
Citywide mandatory licensing for all HMOs meeting the statutory definition. Applies regardless of number of storeys.
Mandatory under Housing Act 2004 Part 2. No fixed end date as this is a statutory requirement. Tacit consent does NOT apply. Required documents: Photo ID, Gas Safety Certificate, EPC, landlord insurance, Fire Alarm Test Certificate, PAT Certificate, EICR or electrical certificate. Application takes approximately 90 minutes online. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share facilities (kitchen, bathroom, toilet). Applies regardless of number of storeys. Exception: purpose-built blocks with 3 or more self-contained flats.. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built blocks of flats with 3 or more self-contained flats (unless block has fewer than 3 flats and one is occupied as HMO with 5+ people). Local authority managed buildings. Registered social landlord properties. Schedule 14 Housing Act 2004 exemptions. Properties with Temporary Exemption Notices..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the Nottingham City Council summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
Landlord with a standard let→
Start with a postcode if you want a property-specific route before relying on the council summary alone.
Shared occupancy or possible HMO→
Use the HMO checker if occupier numbers, households, or room-sharing could change the answer.
Check if a property has an HMO licence→
Use this if you need to check whether a property holds an HMO licence, or find the council's public HMO register.
Investor, buyer, or conveyancer→
Use the due diligence guide if this council page is part of a purchase, refinance, or pre-letting review.
Letting agent or portfolio manager→
Preview the monitoring route if you need ongoing watchlists and recurring scheme-change visibility.
Understand selective licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader legal background on how selective licensing works alongside this council page.
Understand additional licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader background on how additional HMO licensing works alongside this council page.
Need the local HMO route→
Use the additional licensing page if the real question is whether a smaller shared house needs a local licence here.
Tenant checking landlord compliance→
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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