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North East property licensing
This hub compares selective and additional HMO licensing across the 12 councils in North East, alongside how usable each council's public register is. Use it as a starting point, then check a specific address and verify with the council.
- Councils
- 12
- Active selective
- 7
- Active additional
- 3
- Searchable registers
- 3
Licensing by council in North East
Register usability is scored 1 (clear searchable register) to 5 (no clear public route). All statuses reflect our current data and should be verified with the council.
| Council | Selective | Additional HMO | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Durham | Active | Proposed | 1/5 |
| Darlington | None shown | None shown | Not confirmed |
| Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council | Active | Active | 3/5 |
| Hartlepool Borough Council | Proposed | None shown | 3/5 |
| Middlesbrough Council | Active | None shown | 2/5 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne City Council | Active | Active | 1/5 |
| North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council | None shown | None shown | 5/5 |
| Northumberland | Active | None shown | 1/5 |
| Redcar and Cleveland | Proposed | Active | 5/5 |
| South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council | Active | None shown | 4/5 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | Active | None shown | Not confirmed |
| Sunderland City Council | Former | None shown | Not confirmed |
Our current data is a research summary, not a legal record. Schemes, boundaries, fees, and registers should always be verified with the council before letting, purchasing, refinancing, or taking legal action. Mandatory HMO licensing applies across the region regardless of any local scheme.
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