Landlord licensing in Huntingdonshire Council
East of England · England
Licensing at a glance
- HMO licensing
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Always verify specific requirements with Huntingdonshire Council.
- Additional licensing
- Huntingdonshire Council may implement additional licensing to extend requirements to smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Designations run for up to five years and can be ward- or street-specific. Landlords should confirm the position for the exact address with the council.
- Selective licensing
- Huntingdonshire Council may implement selective licensing, which can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the current designations for the specific address before you advertise a property.
- Towns covered
- Huntingdonshire
What this means for you
If you let a property in the Huntingdonshire Council area, first confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. The council may also have additional or selective licensing schemes, which can extend licensing requirements to smaller HMOs or all private rented properties in designated areas. Always check current designations for the specific address before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (with main provisions commencing 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies, ends section 21 no-fault evictions, and introduces a national landlord database and ombudsman. Regardless of licensing, maintain an evidence pack for every Huntingdonshire Council tenancy: a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and all other required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.
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 Huntingdonshire Council before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.