East of England
HMO licensing in North Norfolk
North Norfolk 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 North Norfolk (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £930.
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £930
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in North Norfolk
North Norfolk 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 £930. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Fee covers a 5-year mandatory HMO licence for a property of up to 6 units of accommodation, priced at £930. For larger HMOs, an additional £30 is charged for each unit of accommodation beyond 6. The council's page does not state a separate renewal fee or instalment plan, so renewal is treated as unverified rather than assumed equal to the new-application fee.
Check the current fee on the council website (north-norfolk.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 North Norfolk-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
- Applicant/manager must demonstrate the HMO is in good order at the point of application.
- Compliance with statutory fire safety requirements is assessed by the council's Environmental Protection team as part of licensing.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- Evidence of adequate management arrangements for the property.
- Applicant/manager must be a 'fit and proper person'.
Documents you will need
- Completed HMO licence application form — Downloadable application form submitted with the licence fee.
- Evidence of management arrangements — Details of who manages the property day-to-day.
- Fit and proper person information — Information to allow the council to assess the applicant/manager.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with North Norfolk District Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.