Allerdale Borough Council — landlord licensing reference

Allerdale Borough Council — North West.

Selective licensing: no scheme confirmed at council level.

Additional HMO licensing: no scheme confirmed at council level. Cumberland Council (covering the former Allerdale area) states explicitly that it does not currently operate additional HMO licensing schemes or selective licensing for other private rented properties. Mandatory HMO licensing applies where a property is occupied by 5 or more people from more than 1 household sharing facilities such as kitchens or bathrooms.

Council licensing page: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/housing/housing-advice/houses-multiple-occupation-hmos

Council HMO page: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/housing/housing-advice/houses-multiple-occupation-hmos

Last verified: 2026-08-16.

Reference data only — always check the council's own page before applying.