Rental Property Licensing in Nottingham
Nottingham's selective licensing scheme covers over 30,000 homes. Find out if your property is in the designated area.
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Nottingham has one of the most extensive selective licensing schemes in England. The scheme covers a large designated area of the city and is estimated to affect over 30,000 privately rented homes. If you own a rental property in Nottingham, here is what you need to know.
Selective licensing in Nottingham
Nottingham's second selective licensing scheme started on 1 December 2023. It covers a large designated area of the city and applies to most privately rented properties within that area, including properties rented to a single occupant, a family, or two unrelated individuals.
The scheme does not cover the entire city, so it is important to check whether your specific property falls within the designated area. You can do this using the council's MyProperty NCC tool, or by using Tuxa.
From 1 April 2025, new selective licence fees apply. The council publishes the current fee schedule on its website.
Who is exempt?
Some properties are exempt from selective licensing in Nottingham. These include properties managed by housing associations and Nottingham City Housing Services properties. If you are unsure whether your property qualifies for an exemption, it is worth checking with the council directly.
Additional and mandatory HMO licensing
Nottingham also operates additional licensing for smaller HMOs and enforces mandatory HMO licensing for larger shared properties, as required nationally. If your property has five or more tenants from two or more households sharing facilities, mandatory licensing applies regardless of whether it falls within the selective licensing area.
What happens if you do not have a licence
Operating a licensable property without a licence in Nottingham can result in a civil penalty of up to £30,000. Tenants may also be able to apply for a Rent Repayment Order. The council has a dedicated enforcement team and actively pursues unlicensed landlords.
How to check if your property needs a licence
Use Tuxa to check any address in Nottingham instantly. You can also visit the Nottingham City Council website and use the MyProperty NCC tool to check whether your property falls within the designated selective licensing area.
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