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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Peterborough City Council, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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Citywide additional HMO licensing scheme covering all HMOs in Peterborough occupied by 3 or 4 persons not subject to mandatory HMO licensing. The scheme was decided by Cabinet on 2 October 2025 following a public consultation (19 May to 31 July 2025). Estimated to cover approximately 2,000 properties across the city. Also includes Section 257 HMOs (buildings converted into self-contained flats not meeting 1991 Building Regulations where more than one-third of flats are let on shorthold tenancies).
Administered by Home Safe as the council's delivery partner (same partner as selective licensing scheme). Landlords must apply via Home Safe website at https://home-safe.org.uk/landlords/licence-schemes/peterborough-additional-licensing. Processing time up to 26 weeks plus 28-day consultation period after decision. Consultation ran 19 May to 31 July 2025; decision taken 2 October 2025. Separate contact: additional.licensing@peterborough.gov.uk. The scheme is intended to complement (not replace) the existing selective licensing scheme. Property types covered: HMOs rented to 3 or 4 persons who are not all from the same household and share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities. Also Section 257 HMOs (converted self-contained flat buildings not meeting 1991 Building Regulations with more than one-third of flats let on shorthold tenancies).. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties already subject to mandatory HMO licensing (5+ occupants). Local authority or registered provider lettings. Properties under management orders. Owner-occupiers with fewer than three lodgers. Holiday lets and business tenancies. Student accommodation managed by educational institutions. Homes with up to two unrelated occupants. Charity-managed night shelters or addiction recovery facilities..
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Applies to all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire Peterborough City Council area occupied by 5 or more persons from 2 or more households sharing facilities. Updated national regulations from 1 October 2018 removed the former three-storey requirement.
Mandatory under Housing Act 2004 Part 2. Applications submitted through the council's own online portal (not via Home Safe). Public HMO licence register available as a downloadable CSV at https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/asset-library/hmo-licence-ten-register-updated-20261.csv. Appeals to the First-Tier Tribunal within 28 days of decision. Property types covered: Properties occupied by 5 or more persons from 2 or more separate households sharing toilets, bathrooms or cooking facilities.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Selective licensing covering privately rented properties in 10 designated electoral wards in Peterborough. Designated areas have above 23.5% private rented housing combined with conditions such as low housing demand or significant and persistent anti-social behaviour. Over 7,000 licence applications were received in the first year, with over 6,476 licences issued. Approved by the Secretary of State on 4 December 2023.
Administered by Home Safe as the council's delivery partner. Landlords must apply via Home Safe website at https://home-safe.org.uk/landlords/licence-schemes/pcc-selective-licensing. Processing time up to 26 weeks plus 14-day consultation period after decision. Fit and proper person check required. Council plans to inspect every licensed property twice during the 5-year scheme. Scheme approved by Secretary of State (approval letter available on council website). Full designated areas map available on ArcGIS. Separate contact for scheme enquiries: selectivelicensing@peterborough.gov.uk. Property types covered: All privately rented residential properties within the designated wards, excluding those already subject to mandatory HMO licensing or additional HMO licensing. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties subject to mandatory HMO licensing or additional HMO licensing. Full exemptions detailed in scheme guidance on council website..
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Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
High (86/100)
Sources checked
10
All three active schemes confirmed from official Peterborough City Council website pages and corroborated by Home Safe (the council's official delivery partner). Fee breakdowns, dates, ward coverage, and contact details verified across multiple official sources. The additional HMO scheme launched during the extraction period (January 2026) with active enforcement from March 2026.
The main licensing public register at https://registers.peterborough.gov.uk/Licensing.aspx is searchable and covers all licence types including HMOs and selective licensing. It shows licences issued, applications received, and applications rejected. A separate downloadable CSV of the HMO licence and TEN register (updated 2026) is available at https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/asset-library/hmo-licence-ten-register-updated-20261.csv. A historical selective licensing public register from June 2020 (relating to the previous scheme) is available at https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/asset-library/Selective-Licensing-Public-Register-June-2020.pdf. No current (2024-2029) selective licensing register download link was found. For unlicensed property reports or register queries, contact housing.standards@peterborough.gov.uk.
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 Peterborough City Council.
Applies to all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire Peterborough City Council area occupied by 5 or more persons from 2 or more households sharing facilities. Updated national regulations from 1 October 2018 removed the former three-storey requirement.
Mandatory under Housing Act 2004 Part 2. Applications submitted through the council's own online portal (not via Home Safe). Public HMO licence register available as a downloadable CSV at https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/asset-library/hmo-licence-ten-register-updated-20261.csv. Appeals to the First-Tier Tribunal within 28 days of decision. Property types covered: Properties occupied by 5 or more persons from 2 or more separate households sharing toilets, bathrooms or cooking facilities.
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
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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→
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