Blackpool Council — landlord licensing reference

Blackpool Council — North West.

Selective licensing: designated areas only. Selective licensing schemes covering inner and central areas of Blackpool.

Additional HMO licensing: no scheme confirmed at council level. Blackpool Council's housing licences page lists additional licensing as "currently not in operation". Mandatory HMO licensing applies, and Blackpool separately operates selective licensing in designated areas.

Council licensing page: https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/business/licensing-and-permits/housing-licences/selective-licensing

Council HMO page: https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/business/licensing-and-permits/housing-licences/mandatory-hmo-licensing

Last verified: 2026-08-16.

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