East Midlands
HMO licensing in Ashfield
Ashfield District Council requires a mandatory licence for HMOs occupied by 5 or more people from 2 or more households. It also runs selective licensing in designated areas, covering privately rented homes that are not licensable HMOs. The published licence fee starts at £1,031.10 (£606 to renew).
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
Selective
Council-designated schemes
Licence fee
From £1,031.10
Renewal £606
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Ashfield
Ashfield's Selective Licensing scheme covers designated streets in Stanton Hill and Sutton Central (New Cross). It came into force on 25 July 2022 and is due to run until 24 July 2027, so landlords in those streets should watch for any renewal proposal.
- In force from
- 25 July 2022
- Scheme ends
- 24 July 2027
Verified 24 September 2026
Licence fees
The published fee for a new HMO licence is £1,031.10, and £606 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
New mandatory HMO licence (up to 6 tenants): £618.66 payable at application, £412.44 payable within 14 days of the draft licence, totalling £1,031.10; each additional tenant above 6 adds £91.35. Renewal: £606, or £121 per tenant if higher. Separately, the Selective Licensing scheme (Stanton Hill & Teversal, and Sutton Central & New Cross wards, 25 July 2022 to 24 July 2027) charges a non-refundable £350 per property, reduced to £250 for landlords holding a recognised accreditation.
Check the current fee on the council website (ashfield.gov.uk) before you apply.
Additional and selective licence fees
Fees for council-designated schemes are set separately from the mandatory HMO fee. Figures are the standard full-rate fee for a new licence, before any discounts.
Selective licence
£350
Selective licence application fee per property, standard rate, paid in full on submission of the online application
£100 discount (fee £250) for applicants who are members of a landlord accreditation scheme. Application fees are non-refundable. Scheme covers designated streets in Stanton Hill and Sutton Central (New Cross) only.
Scheme: From 25 July 2022 to 24 July 2027
Checked 5 October 2026 against ashfield.gov.uk
Minimum room sizes
| Double bedroom (2 persons, 10+ years) | 10.22 m² minimum floor area, per the national HMO space standard. |
|---|---|
| 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
- The council publishes a dedicated fire safety standards page and requires compliance with the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- The council publishes an Amenity Standards guide setting kitchen and bathroom provision requirements according to occupancy.
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 Ashfield District Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.