Landlord guide for Nottingham

Landlord licensing and compliance reference for Nottingham (Nottingham City Council, East Midlands; population ~324,000).

Licensing position

Nottingham operates one of the largest selective licensing schemes in England, covering ~32,000 properties across most of the city.

• Selective licensing covers approximately 90% of the city's privately rented properties.
• Additional HMO licensing covers smaller HMOs across designated areas.
• Mandatory 5+ person HMO licensing applies UK-wide.
• Article 4 Direction restricts new HMO conversions in central wards.

Local notes

• Two universities (~60,000 students) drive HMO demand in Lenton, Beeston, Dunkirk.
• Among the most heavily licensed PRS markets in England — assume in scope.

Indicative Nottingham PRS rent (2025) ~£950/month for a 2-bed.

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

Reference data only — always confirm the current scheme on the council's own page.