East Midlands
HMO licensing in Chesterfield
Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £887 (£795 to renew).
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £887
Renewal £795
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Chesterfield
Chesterfield 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 £887, and £795 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
New licence: £488 payable at application, £399 payable within 21 days of receiving the draft licence. Renewal: £401 at application, £394 within 21 days of the draft licence. Licences generally run for up to five years, though the council may issue a shorter period based on management concerns or application delays.
Check the current fee on the council website (chesterfield.gov.uk) before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Double bedroom (2 persons, 10+ years) | 10.22 m² minimum floor area. |
|---|---|
| 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 comply with LACORS Fire Safety Guidance; the council notes fire risks in HMOs are several times higher than in an ordinary family home.
- Compliance with the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 is required.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- Adequate kitchen facilities, bathrooms and toilets must be provided proportionate to the number of occupants.
- Appropriate arrangements must be in place for the storage and disposal of household waste.
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — Current certificate for every gas appliance on the property, renewed annually.
- 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 Chesterfield Borough Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.