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Yorkshire and the Humber property licensing
This hub compares selective and additional HMO licensing across the 15 councils in Yorkshire and the Humber, 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
- 15
- Active selective
- 5
- Active additional
- 1
- Searchable registers
- 2
Licensing by council in Yorkshire and the Humber
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | None shown | None shown | 5/5 |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | None shown | None shown | 3/5 |
| City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council | None shown | None shown | Not confirmed |
| Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council | Active | Former | 2/5 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | None shown | None shown | Not confirmed |
| Hull City Council | None shown | None shown | 5/5 |
| Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council | None shown | None shown | Not confirmed |
| Leeds City Council | Active | None shown | 5/5 |
| North East Lincolnshire Council | Active | None shown | 3/5 |
| North Lincolnshire | None shown | None shown | Not confirmed |
| North Yorkshire Council | Active | None shown | 3/5 |
| Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council | Active | None shown | 1/5 |
| Sheffield City Council | Former | None shown | 1/5 |
| Wakefield Metropolitan District Council | None shown | None shown | Not confirmed |
| York | None shown | Active | 5/5 |
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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