East Midlands
HMO licensing in Amber Valley
Amber Valley Borough Council requires a mandatory licence for HMOs occupied by 5 or more people from 2 or more households. No additional or selective licensing scheme is currently in force in Amber Valley (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £795.17.
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £795.17
Decision time
About 8 weeks
The council's stated aim
Licensing schemes in Amber Valley
Amber Valley Borough Council operates the national mandatory scheme. We found no additional or selective licensing scheme in force or proposed as of September 2026. Councils can introduce one after a public consultation, so it is worth setting an alert.
Licence fees
The published fee for a new HMO licence is £795.17. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Fee is split into an application-stage payment of £468.95 and a second payment of £326.22 payable on approval, giving a total of £795.17. The council aims to make a decision on complete applications within 8 weeks (56 days).
Check the current fee on the council website (ambervalley.gov.uk) before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Double bedroom (2 persons, 10+ years) | 10.22 m² minimum floor area, per the national HMO space standard (specific borough figures are set out in the council's Appendix 2 amenity and space standard, not separately reproduced here). |
|---|---|
| Single bedroom (1 person, 10+ years) | 6.51 m² minimum floor area. |
| Child's bedroom (under 10 years) | 4.64 m² minimum floor area. |
National minimums for licensed HMOs are 6.51 m² for one adult and 10.22 m² for two adults; councils can apply higher local standards.
Fire safety requirements
- Properties must meet fire safety standards as assessed by the council; full detail is set out in the borough's HMO policy Appendix documents referenced on the council's HMO page.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- Kitchen and bathroom provision must be proportionate to occupancy, per the council's adopted amenity and space standard (Appendix 2 of the borough's HMO policy).
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — Current certificate for every gas appliance on the property.
- EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report, dated within the last five years, per the national mandatory HMO licence conditions.
- EPC — Valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with Amber Valley Borough Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.