North West
HMO licensing in Fylde
Fylde 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 Fylde (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £1,107 (£850 to renew).
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £1,107
Renewal £850
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Fylde
Fylde 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 £1,107, and £850 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Mandatory HMO licence fee covers a licence of up to five years. Initial (first-time) licence: £1,107 for up to 5 units, plus £45 for each additional unit above 5. Renewal licence: £850 for up to 5 units, plus £45 for each additional unit above 5. Fylde's licensing page does not publish an instalment payment option.
Check the current fee on the council website (new.fylde.gov.uk) before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Single bedroom | 6.51 m² minimum floor area, per the national HMO Space Standards Order applied by Fylde. |
|---|---|
| Double bedroom | 10.22 m² minimum floor area, per the national HMO Space Standards Order. |
| Child's bedroom (under 10 years) | 4.64 m² minimum floor area; below this a room cannot be used as sleeping accommodation. |
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
- Proof that all smoke alarms are correctly positioned and installed is required as part of the licence application.
- A valid current gas safety certificate, renewed annually, must be provided and kept up to date throughout the licence.
- Electrical appliances and furniture supplied by the landlord must be maintained in a safe condition.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- Rooms used for sleeping must meet the minimum size requirements before they can be occupied.
- Waste storage and disposal arrangements must meet the council's requirements as a condition of the licence.
- Written occupancy/tenancy agreements must be in place for each resident.
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — Current certificate for all gas appliances, renewed annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report for the property, dated within the last five years.
- EPC — Valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property.
- Smoke alarm evidence — Proof that smoke alarms are correctly positioned and installed throughout 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 Fylde Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.