North East
HMO licensing in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne City Council requires a mandatory licence for HMOs occupied by 5 or more people from 2 or more households. It also runs additional licensing (bringing smaller HMOs into licensing) and selective licensing (covering other privately rented homes in designated areas). The published licence fee starts at £1,100 (£1,000 to renew).
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
Additional + Selective
Council-designated schemes
Licence fee
From £1,100
Renewal £1,000
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle's renewed selective licensing designation for Byker Old Town and Greater High Cross (approved by Cabinet and formally made on 24 February 2026, after a 1 August-26 October 2025 consultation) came into force on 30 September 2026 and runs to 29 September 2031; the council's own selective licensing page now confirms the new scheme 'started on 1 October 2026'. Separately, a city-wide additional (smaller HMO) licensing scheme is already in force from 5 April 2025 to 5 April 2030, and selective schemes in Cowgate, West End, Benwell (HHRS), Lemington, Denton Court and Columbia Grange run from 5 April 2025 to 5 April 2030.
- In force from
- 30 September 2026
- Scheme ends
- 29 September 2031
Verified 12 October 2026
Licence fees
The published fee for a new HMO licence is £1,100, and £1,000 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Additional and mandatory HMO licence (new application): Part A £350 + Part B £750 = £1,100. Renewal: Part A £300 + Part B £700 = £1,000. Discounts (not included): accreditation £100 (mandatory HMO only), application within one month of buying the property £50 (new licences only), and EPC A, B or C £100. One fee applies regardless of the number of occupants.
Fee source: new.newcastle.gov.uk (checked 2 October 2026). Fees change during the year, so check the council 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.
Additional licence
£1,100
Additional HMO licence for a smaller HMO (3 or more occupants in 2 or more households), full rate, paid in two parts (Part A £350 application and processing + Part B £750 enforcement)
£100 discount if the property has an EPC rating of A, B or C; £50 discount if a valid application is submitted within one month of purchasing the property (new licences only). The £100 accreditation discount applies to mandatory HMOs only. The Part A fee is not refunded if an application is withdrawn or refused.
Scheme: From 5 April 2025 to 5 April 2030
Checked 2 October 2026 against new.newcastle.gov.uk
Selective licence
£1,000
Selective licence for a privately rented dwelling in a designated area, full rate, paid in two parts (Part A £300 application and processing + Part B £700 enforcement)
£100 discount if the property has an EPC rating of A, B or C; £50 discount if a valid application is submitted within one month of purchasing the property (new licences only). The £100 accreditation discount applies to mandatory HMOs only. The Part A fee is not refunded if an application is withdrawn or refused.
Scheme: From 5 April 2025 to 5 April 2030
Checked 2 October 2026 against new.newcastle.gov.uk
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — Within the last 12 months for every gas appliance on the property.
- EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report, dated within the last five years.
- EPC — Valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property.
- Floor plan with room dimensions — To scale, showing every room and its floor area against the HMO minimums.
- Fire risk assessment — Current assessment of the property's means of escape, alarms and compartmentation.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with Newcastle upon Tyne City Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.