East Midlands · Council licensing

Landlord licensing in Rushcliffe

✓ Hand-verified 19 Aug 2026

Beyond mandatory HMO licensing, Rushcliffe does not currently operate a selective or additional licensing scheme. Here's the current position.

Mandatory HMO licenceRequired

Required for any HMO let to 5 or more people forming 2+ households who share facilities.

Licence feeBanded by bedrooms
£9955 bed

The band is set by the number of bedrooms.

Part A£735
Part B£260
Total, 5 bed£995
6 to 10 bed£1,135
11 to 15 bed£1,215
15+ bed£1,300

Rushcliffe — council's own published fees, read, read 19 Aug 2026

Selective licensingNot in force

Evidenced negative in the council's own words (first-party research 19 Aug 2026): the council HMO page states verbatim "The Act also allows for additional and selective licensing of properties which means that particular types of properties, or properties in certain defined areas, will also have to be licensed. In Rushcliffe, there is currently no additional or selective licensing." No consultation or committee decision 2020-2026 was found on rushcliffe.gov.uk. Distinct from Nottingham City Council, which operates its own s.80 selective designation (made 17 January 2023, confirmed by the Secretary of State 26 July 2023, in force 1 December 2023, ceasing 30 November 2028). That is Nottingham City's scheme, not Rushcliffe's. Also distinct from Gedling, Broxtowe and Nottinghamshire County Council.

Additional licensing (HMOs)Not in force

Evidenced negative in the council's own words (first-party research 19 Aug 2026): the council states verbatim "In Rushcliffe, there is currently no additional or selective licensing." Fee is two-part and banded by bedrooms, quoted verbatim from the council fees page: "5 bed (Application Part A fee) £735.00 / 5 bed (Grant Fee Part B) £260.00", with 6 to 10 bed at £840 plus £295, 11 to 15 bed at £900 plus £315, and 15+ bed at £960 plus £340. this row previously held a flat £1,141, which is not a figure Rushcliffe publishes.

Common questions

Does Rushcliffe have a selective licensing scheme?

No. Rushcliffe does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing still applies wherever a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households.

Does Rushcliffe have an additional HMO licensing scheme?

No. Rushcliffe does not currently operate an additional HMO licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing still applies wherever a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households.

Do I need an HMO licence in Rushcliffe?

A mandatory HMO licence is required anywhere in England and Wales, including Rushcliffe, where a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households who share basic amenities. Smaller shared houses may also need a licence where an additional licensing scheme applies.

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Every landlord in Rushcliffe also needs

A valid Gas Safety certificate (annual), an EICR (every 5 years), a valid EPC, a protected deposit, smoke & CO alarms, the Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet, and a current How to Rent guide — plus the new Section 8 possession rules since Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026.

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