Dorset Council — landlord licensing reference

Dorset Council — South West.

Selective licensing: no scheme confirmed at council level.

Additional HMO licensing: no scheme confirmed at council level.

Council licensing page: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hmos

Council HMO page: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/mandatory-hmo-licensing

Local notes: - Dorset revised its HMO licensing fees on 1 April 2025 and offers a discount for accredited landlords. See Dorset Council's published fee schedule for the current new and renewal figures.

Last verified: 2026-06-27.

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