Landlord licensing in Belfast City Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

HMO licensing run by Belfast City Council for all NI

Additional licensing

Landlord Registration Scheme (NI) required

Selective licensing

No selective licensing

Typical fees

HMO licence from around £750

Towns covered

Belfast, Holylands, Stranmillis, Botanic

What this means for you

If you let a property in Belfast City Council, check whether it falls inside a licensing designation before you advertise it. Licensable properties let without a licence can lead to a civil penalty of up to £30,000 per offence and a rent repayment order for up to 12 months of rent. Confirm the licensing status by postcode on the council website, keep gas, electrical and EPC certificates current, and store the licence with your compliance records.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website