HMO licensing in Rushcliffe

Rushcliffe Borough 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.

The published fee for a new HMO licence is £995, and £995 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.

Fee is charged in two parts (Part A application fee, paid up front; Part B grant fee, paid once the licence is ready to be issued), tiered by number of bedrooms: 5 bedrooms £735 + £260 = £995 total; 6-10 bedrooms £840 + £295 = £1,135; 11-15 bedrooms £900 + £315 = £1,215; 16+ bedrooms £960 + £340 = £1,300. Other charges: licence variation £180, change of details £29, replacement licence copy £29, certified copy of the HMO register (PDF) £50. No separate discounted renewal rate was published, so renewals are charged on the same tiered scale as new applications. A licence covers up to a 5-year term.

Check the current fee on the council website (rushcliffe.gov.uk) before you apply.

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.

• Each kitchen area must have a mechanical extract fan, adequate refuse disposal facilities, a suitably sited fire blanket, and adequate provision of fire doors and fire detection.
• Communal areas including hallways, landings, shared kitchens and living/dining rooms must be fitted with appropriate fire detection and fire precaution equipment.
• The Council recommends fire separation and emergency lighting based on an individual risk assessment of the property; a satisfactory fire detection system inspection report must be submitted with the application.

• Shared houses: 1 bath/shower and 1 separate toilet+wash-basin per 5 occupants (2 bath/showers for 6-10 occupants, 3 for 11-15), each with constant hot and cold water.
• Shared kitchens: 4 hot rings/grill/oven per 5 occupants, a sink with drainer per 5 occupants, worktop of at least 500mm depth (0.5m plus 0.5m per first 3 occupants, then 0.25m per extra occupant), and at least 4 electrical sockets above the worktop per 5 occupants.
• Bedsits (individual lettings): sole-use bedsits need their own cooker (2-4 rings/grill/oven), sink, 1m x 500mm worktop, at least 4 sockets, dry food storage and a standard fridge/freezer; where facilities must be shared, 1 bath/shower and 1 separate toilet/wash-basin are required per 5 occupants.
• Each unit of accommodation must have adequate space heating, and bathrooms must be adequately heated and ventilated with humidistat-controlled extraction.

• DBS Certificate — Less than 12 months old, for the proposed licence holder/manager.
• Fit and Proper declaration — Declaration covering the proposed licence holder and manager.
• HMO plans — Floorplans showing room use and dimensions.
• Gas safety records — Current gas safety certificate for all gas appliances.
• Electrical reports (EICR) — Periodic electrical installation condition report.
• Fire detection system inspection report — Report confirming the fire detection/alarm system has been inspected and is satisfactory.
• Tenancy agreements and ownership documentation — Copies of current tenancy agreements plus proof of ownership/control of the property.

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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 Rushcliffe Borough Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.