East Midlands
HMO licensing in North West Leicestershire
North West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £947.
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £947
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in North West Leicestershire
North West Leicestershire 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 £947, and £947 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Fee is charged in two parts: a non-refundable initial application fee of £410.00 covering administration, plus a licence issuance fee of £537.00 payable once an officer is satisfied the licence should be granted (a full property inspection is carried out first). Total cost for a new licence is £947.00. The same two-part fee structure applies to renewals (no separate lower renewal rate was published). A licence covers a 5-year term.
Check the current fee on the council website (nwleics.gov.uk) before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Single bedroom with separate living room (10+ years) | 6.51 m² minimum floor area. |
|---|---|
| Double bedroom with separate living room (10+ years) | 10.22 m² minimum floor area. |
| Child's bedroom with separate living room (under 10 years) | 4.64 m² minimum floor area. |
| Single bedroom, no separate living room (10+ years) | 10 m² minimum floor area. |
| Double bedroom, no separate living room (10+ years) | 15 m² minimum floor area. |
| Child's bedroom, no separate living room (under 10 years) | 4.64 m² minimum floor area. |
| General | No room under 4.64 m² may be used as a bedroom at all, and any floor area with a ceiling height below 1.5 m does not count towards the minimum. |
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
- Applicants must submit a fire safety risk assessment (a template is available from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service).
- The property floorplan submitted with the application must show the location of fire doors, emergency escape windows, smoke/heat detectors and fire blankets.
- A working, adequate fire alarm system with a current test/inspection certificate is required.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- Properties must comply with the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 covering tenant protections and property maintenance.
- Current gas safety, electrical and fire alarm certification must be maintained and provided to the Council.
Documents you will need
- DBS check — A recent Disclosure and Barring Service check for the proposed licence holder/manager.
- Gas safety certificate — Current gas safety certificate for all gas appliances at the property.
- EPC — Valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property.
- Fire safety risk assessment — Completed risk assessment, using the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service template where helpful.
- Electrical report (EICR) — Periodic electrical installation report dated within the last 5 years.
- Fire alarm certificate — Current test/inspection certificate for the fire detection and alarm system.
- Tenancy agreements — Copies of current tenancy agreements for the property.
- Floorplan — Detailed floorplan showing room measurements, fire safety features and appliance locations.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with North West Leicestershire District Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.