Leicester City Council — landlord licensing reference

Leicester City Council — East Midlands.

Selective licensing: designated areas only. Leicester operates a selective licensing scheme in designated areas of the city. Properties in a selective area require a licence regardless of occupancy.

Additional HMO licensing: status unknown — check council site. Leicester operates mandatory HMO licensing for HMOs with 5+ tenants forming 2+ households. Confirm with the council whether additional HMO licensing covers your address.

Council licensing page: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/housing/landlords/property-licensing/

Council HMO page: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/housing/landlords/property-licensing/houses-multiple-occupation-hmo

Local notes: - Article 4 Direction restricts HMO conversions in some wards — separate from licensing.

Last verified: 2026-06-27.

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