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Private Housing

Apply for and manage property licences for rented properties

Warning You may need a licence for a property you rent out privately. If you don't hold a valid licence you could face an unlimited fine.

Apply for a new property licence

Fill out an application form to apply for a new property licence. The property to be licensed must be reasonably suitable for occupation.
Renew your property licence

Renew an existing licence which is about to expire.
Manage an existing application

Continue with an application for a new licence or a licence renewal that you have already started. View your previous applications.

Respond to a request

Respond to a request from the Council. This includes comments on draft licences and other notices including licence variations, refusal or cancellations (revocations).
Make a one-off payment

Pay any one-off charges owed to the Council in relation to your property.
Submit a variation request

If you have made changes to your property, you will need to update your current property licence.

Apply for a temporary exemption

If you are taking steps that will result in the property not requiring a licence, you can apply for a temporary exemption notice (TEN).
Cancel a licence

Request the cancellation of a valid licence that is no longer required.
Apply for a section 257 property licence

Fill out an application form to apply for a new section 257 HMO property licence.