Landlord licensing in Kingston upon Hull City Council
Yorkshire and the Humber · England · Postcode areas HU1, HU2, HU3
Licensing at a glance
- HMO licensing
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies citywide to properties occupied by five or more persons forming two or more households, sharing facilities.
- Additional licensing
- Additional licensing currently applies to smaller HMOs, occupied by three or four persons forming two or more households, across most of the city. This scheme was introduced in 2020.
- Selective licensing
- No citywide selective licensing scheme is currently in force. However, selective licensing has been operated in specific areas previously.
- Typical fees
- A standard five-year HMO licence for properties in Hull typically costs around £780. Specific fees may vary based on property type and management arrangements.
- Towns covered
- Hull
What this means for you
In England, landlords must comply with the Housing Act 2004 and the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Key obligations include ensuring properties meet housing standards, adhering to new periodic tenancy requirements, and providing tenants with a written tenancy agreement outlining their rights and responsibilities. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces the abolition of Section 21 'no fault' evictions, new possession grounds, and mandatory registration on the Property Portal. Electrical safety checks, gas safety certificates, and smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements remain crucial. Local authorities such as Kingston upon Hull City Council enforce these regulations and may operate various property licensing schemes.
Official links
Licensing designations, fees and boundaries change regularly. This page is a general summary, not legal advice — always confirm the position for the exact address with Kingston upon Hull City Council before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.