HMO licence guides by council

UK councils run their own additional and selective licensing schemes on top of the national mandatory HMO rules. We track 68 councils with active or upcoming schemes — pick yours below.

Licensing data last checked 13 July 2026.

Or use the interactive HMO checker →

Coverage note:we only list councils where our weekly scanner has found an active or upcoming scheme. If your council isn't listed, long-running schemes that pre-date our scanner may still apply — always check directly with the council before letting.