East Midlands
HMO licensing in Bolsover
Bolsover District 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 Bolsover (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £607.
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £607
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Bolsover
Bolsover District 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 £607. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Bolsover charges an initial application fee of £496, with a further fee of £111 payable when the licence is granted, making a total HMO licence fee of £607. The council states it is under a legal obligation to split the fee into these two stages. The licence lasts for up to 5 years. The council's HMO page does not publish a separate, lower renewal fee - the same £496/£111 structure is described as covering the licence overall. Bolsover shares its housing/environmental health service with North East Derbyshire District Council, which publishes an identical new-application fee structure.
Check the current fee on the council website (bolsover.gov.uk) before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Single bedroom (person aged 10+) | 6.51 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
|---|---|
| Double bedroom (two persons aged 10+) | 10.22 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
| Child's bedroom (under 10) | 4.64 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
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
- Applicants must demonstrate that fire safety arrangements are in place and adequate before a licence will be granted.
- Statutory minimum room sizes and household waste conditions apply as mandatory licence conditions under The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- The council assesses the suitability and condition of the building for the number of proposed occupiers, and confirms the building has sufficient space and amenities, before granting a licence.
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — A current gas safety certificate must be supplied as part of a valid HMO application (Bolsover District Council).
- EICR — A current Electrical Installation Condition Report must be supplied as part of a valid HMO application (Bolsover District Council).
- EPC — Valid Energy Performance Certificate, required under the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with Bolsover District Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.