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As of 7 November 2024, there are 92 licensed HMOs in the borough, with an additional 64 HMOs subject to mandatory HMO provisions but not yet licensed. The mandatory criteria expanded on 1 October 2018 to remove the previous 3-storey requirement. Minimum bedroom size conditions apply: 6.51 sqm for one person aged 10+, 10.22 sqm for two people aged 10+, 4.64 sqm for a child under 10. Licences last a maximum of 5 years. Target processing time is 12 weeks. 18 licences issued in 2023/24; 39 licences issued since April 2024.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Additional HMO licensing has not been implemented in Nuneaton and Bedworth. The council's housing strategy notes it will 'consider the feasibility of different discretionary licensing options'. If introduced, it would focus on HMOs with 3-4 tenants (below the mandatory threshold). Would require evidence of need, consultation with landlords, tenants and residents, and would be time-limited to a maximum of 5 years.
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Selective licensing has not been implemented in Nuneaton and Bedworth. The council's housing strategy mentions considering the feasibility of discretionary licensing options. Selective licensing could cover all privately rented properties in designated areas (not just HMOs) and would require evidence of low housing demand or significant anti-social behaviour problems. Any scheme would require public consultation and would be time-limited to a maximum of 5 years.
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28 March 2026
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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 Nuneaton and Bedworth.
As of 7 November 2024, there are 92 licensed HMOs in the borough, with an additional 64 HMOs subject to mandatory HMO provisions but not yet licensed. The mandatory criteria expanded on 1 October 2018 to remove the previous 3-storey requirement. Minimum bedroom size conditions apply: 6.51 sqm for one person aged 10+, 10.22 sqm for two people aged 10+, 4.64 sqm for a child under 10. Licences last a maximum of 5 years. Target processing time is 12 weeks. 18 licences issued in 2023/24; 39 licences issued since April 2024.
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
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