East of England
HMO licensing in Mid Suffolk
Mid Suffolk 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 Mid Suffolk (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £578.88.
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £578.88
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Mid Suffolk
Mid Suffolk 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 £578.88, and £578.88 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Single fee covers a 5-year mandatory HMO licence, calculated on officer hourly rate including travel; the council's published fees schedule does not distinguish a separate new-application vs renewal fee or offer instalments. The 2025/26 fee (effective 1 April 2025) is £578.88, up from £564.76 in 2024/25.
Check the current fee on the council website (midsuffolk.gov.uk) before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Double bedroom | 10.22 m² minimum floor area for one person aged over 10 (statutory national minimum under the Housing (Space Standards for Licensed Houses in Multiple Occupation) Order — no Mid Suffolk-specific room-size figure was found published on the council's site). |
|---|---|
| Single bedroom | 6.51 m² minimum floor area for one person aged over 10 (statutory national minimum). Rooms under 4.64 m² 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
- Property must meet fire safety standards set out in the council's landlord handbook, assessed as part of licensing.
- Compliance with applicable building regulations for HMOs.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- Space standards and facility provision are set out in the council's landlord handbook (not itemised on the main HMO page).
Documents you will need
- Completed HMO licence application form — Submitted (Word or PDF) to the Private Sector Housing Team along with the licence fee.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with Mid Suffolk District Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.