Landlord licensing in Cambridge City Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory

Additional licensing

In effect from 2019, renewed for a further five years from 2024 covering smaller HMOs not subject to mandatory licensing. This scheme covers all HMOs occupied by three or four unrelated persons forming two or more households.

Selective licensing

No current scheme

Typical fees

Mandatory HMO licence: £1,100. Additional HMO licence: £1,100.

Towns covered

Cambridge, Mill Road, Chesterton

What this means for you

If you let a property in Cambridge 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. All landlords must ensure their property meets the Decent Homes Standard. 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