Nottingham City Council — landlord licensing reference

Nottingham City Council — East Midlands.

Selective licensing: city-wide scheme confirmed. Nottingham operates a city-wide selective licensing scheme alongside its mandatory and additional HMO schemes (from 1 December 2023). Most privately rented properties in Nottingham require a selective licence — check the council page to confirm your property.

Additional HMO licensing: city-wide scheme confirmed. Nottingham runs an additional HMO licensing scheme covering smaller HMOs (3–4 occupants from 2+ households) in addition to mandatory HMO licensing.

Council licensing page: https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/housing/private-rented-accommodation/information-for-landlords/licensing-for-landlords/

Council HMO page: https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/housing/private-rented-accommodation/information-for-landlords/licensing-for-landlords/

Local notes: - Three live schemes: mandatory HMO, additional HMO and selective licensing. - Selective licence fees revised from 1 April 2026 — check the council page for current figures.

Last verified: 2026-06-27.

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