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 for qualifying properties.
- Additional licensing
- Additional licensing covers smaller HMOs across most of the city.
- Selective licensing
- No citywide selective licensing scheme currently in force.
- Typical fees
- Around £800 for a standard five-year HMO licence.
- Towns covered
- Hull
What this means for you
In England, landlords must be aware of their obligations under the Housing Act 2004 and the Renters' Rights Act 2025. This includes ensuring properties meet housing standards, complying with new possession grounds, and adhering to updated tenancy notice periods. Landlords must provide tenants with a written tenancy agreement outlining their rights and responsibilities. Electrical safety checks, gas safety certificates, and smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements also remain key areas of compliance. Local authorities like 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 2 August 2026.