Derby City Council — landlord licensing reference

Derby City Council — East Midlands.

Selective licensing: no scheme confirmed at council level. Derby City Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme covering all rented homes city-wide — confirm with the council if your property is in a designated area.

Additional HMO licensing: no scheme confirmed at council level. Derby operates mandatory HMO licensing only (5+ occupants, 2+ households). Confirm with the council whether any additional HMO scheme applies at your address.

Council licensing page: https://www.derby.gov.uk/trading-standards-environmental-health/environmental-health/housing-standards/houses-in-multiple-occupation/

Council HMO page: https://www.derby.gov.uk/trading-standards-environmental-health/environmental-health/housing-standards/houses-in-multiple-occupation/

Local notes: - Mandatory HMO licensing applies; published fee schedule available on the council page.

Last verified: 2026-06-27.

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