Landlord licensing in Amber Valley Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom, or toilet. All landlords of such properties must obtain a licence from the council.

Additional licensing

Amber Valley Council currently does not operate an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs. Should this change, designations would typically be ward or street-specific.

Selective licensing

Amber Valley Council currently does not operate a selective licensing scheme. If introduced, such schemes would require all private rented homes in designated areas, including single-family lets, to be licensed.

Towns covered

Amber Valley

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Amber Valley Council area, confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area. Designations typically run for up to five years and can be ward- or street-specific. Always check the council's own licensing pages for current designations, fees, and boundaries before advertising a new tenancy. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) introduced periodic assured tenancies, ended section 21 no-fault evictions, and established a national landlord database and ombudsman. Regardless of licensing, for every Amber Valley Council tenancy, ensure a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and all required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website