East Midlands
HMO licensing in Mansfield
Mansfield 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 £850.
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
Selective
Council-designated schemes
Licence fee
From £850
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Mansfield
Mansfield's selective licensing scheme covers privately rented homes in parts of Central, Bancroft, West Bank, Wainwright, Market Warsop, Eakring and Rock Hill wards (about 1,200 properties) and has been enforceable since 13 September 2025 until 12 September 2030. There is no additional HMO licensing scheme; HMOs need a licence only if they meet the mandatory criteria.
- In force from
- 13 September 2025
- Scheme ends
- 12 September 2030
Verified 24 September 2026
Licence fees
The published fee for a new HMO licence is £850. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Mandatory HMO licence: properties up to 6 bedrooms are charged £850 per application (above 6 bedrooms, £850 plus £50 per additional bedroom); an initial payment of £490 must accompany the application, with the remaining balance due when the licence is issued. Separately, the Selective Licensing scheme (designated wards, 13 September 2025 to 12 September 2030) charges £800 per property, split into a £500 application fee and £300 issuing fee; DASH-accredited landlords receive a £100 discount on the issuing fee.
Check the current fee on the council website (mansfield.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
£800
Selective licence for one privately rented property in the five designated areas, full fee paid in two parts: Part A application fee £500 + Part B issuing fee £300; one-off payment covering the licence until the scheme ends
£100 discount for landlords accredited with a recognised scheme (e.g. DASH, EMPO, NRLA), reducing the total to £700. An early-bird discount was available in the initial application period (council's quick guide states early-bird plus accreditation reduced the fee to £650) and is no longer listed on the fees section of the main page.
Scheme: From 13 September 2025 to 12 September 2030
Checked 2 October 2026 against mansfield.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
- Mandatory HMO licence conditions cover gas safety, electrical safety and smoke alarms; a separate 'standard conditions' document sets out full requirements.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- A DASH Services 'Amenities & Space Guidance' document sets local kitchen and bathroom provision requirements referenced by the council but not separately reproduced here.
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 Mansfield District Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.