Landlord licensing in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

HMO licensing across Northern Ireland is administered centrally by Belfast City Council's NIHMO unit for all eligible Houses in Multiple Occupation.

Additional licensing

There are no additional licensing schemes operated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Central HMO licensing and universal landlord registration apply.

Selective licensing

There are no selective licensing schemes operated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Landlord registration applies to every private tenancy in Northern Ireland.

Towns covered

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area, the first step is to confirm the required landlord and property registrations. HMO licensing across Northern Ireland is administered centrally by Belfast City Council's NIHMO unit. All private landlords must also register on the NI Landlord Registration Scheme. There are no separate additional or selective licensing schemes operated by this council; the central HMO licensing and universal landlord registration apply. Northern Irish lets are governed by the Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, covering tenancy notices, deposits, receipts and safety requirements. For every tenancy, landlords should maintain an evidence pack including a current gas safety record where applicable, 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.