East Midlands
HMO licensing in North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £1,516.
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £1,516
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire 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 £1,516, and £1,516 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Application fee of £958 is payable on submission, with a further grant fee of £558 payable once the application is approved, giving a total of £1,516. Renewal applications are charged at the same rate. Other related charges: change of details £37, copy licence £20, copy of register £67. The licence is valid for up to five years.
Check the current fee on the council website (northnorthants.gov.uk) before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Single occupancy bedroom | 6.51 m² to 8 m² minimum floor area, depending on circumstances. |
|---|---|
| Two-person bedroom | 10.22 m² to 12 m² minimum floor area. |
| Shared living space | 7 m² if used by 1-5 persons, plus an additional 3 m² per person for over 5 persons. |
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
- Adequate means of space heating must be provided.
- All areas must be fitted with appropriate fire detection and fire precaution equipment; landlords should contact the local Fire Officer to arrange inspections.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- Kitchen facilities scale with occupancy: up to 4 occupants require one oven and a 4-ring cooker; 11-15 occupants require three ovens and 8-ring cookers.
- Bathroom/WC provision scales from one shared WC for smaller properties up to three for 11-15 occupants.
- Amenities must be located not more than one floor away from any living accommodation.
Documents you will need
- Proof of address — Two of: current driving licence, bank/building society statement (last 3 months), utility bill (last 3 months, excluding mobile), or recent tax correspondence.
- Photographic ID — Passport or valid UK driving licence, for both the applicant and the proposed licence holder.
- Basic DBS certificate — Required for all named individuals on the application form, dated within three months of submission.
- 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.
Sources
- northnorthants.gov.uk
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Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with North Northamptonshire Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.