East Midlands
HMO licensing in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire 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 South Derbyshire (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £862.
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £862
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire 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 £862, and £862 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
The Council's published Fees and Charges schedule lists a single flat fee for 'Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation' of £862.00, unchanged between 2025/26 and 2026/27. The Council's HMO application-process guidance describes a valid application (with the correct fee) leading to an inspection, a draft licence and Proposal Notice, then a 21-day consultation period before the final licence and Decision Notice are issued; no separate lower renewal figure was published, so this file treats the renewal fee as the same £862.00.
Check the current fee on the council website (southderbyshire.gov.uk) before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Single occupant (10+ years) | 6.51 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
|---|---|
| Two occupants (10+ years) / double bedroom | 10.22 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
| Child's bedroom (under 10 years) | 4.64 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
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
- No South Derbyshire-specific fire precaution standard was found published; as with all licensed HMOs, fire detection, alarms and means of escape must satisfy the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and be judged suitable for the specific property by the Council's inspecting officer at the 21-day consultation stage.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- No South Derbyshire-specific published amenity/kitchen/bathroom standards document was found; the Council applies the national prescribed standards under the Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions)(England) Regulations 2006 when assessing suitability for occupation.
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — Current certificate for all gas appliances, where gas is supplied.
- EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report, dated within the last five years.
- EPC — Valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property.
- Floorplan — Plan showing room layout, use and dimensions for the property.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with South Derbyshire District Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.