Landlord licensing in Mansfield Council
East Midlands · England
Licensing at a glance
- HMO licensing
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.
- Additional licensing
- Mansfield Council currently has an additional licensing scheme for certain smaller HMOs across specific wards. Check the council's website for current designations and affected areas.
- Selective licensing
- Mansfield Council currently operates selective licensing schemes in specific areas of the district. Check the council's website for the latest designations, affected streets, and scheme expiry dates.
- Typical fees
- Mandatory HMO licence fees range from £525 to £800, with discounts for accredited landlords. Additional and Selective licence fees vary. Check the council's website for current fee structures.
- Towns covered
- Mansfield
What this means for you
If you let a property in the Mansfield Council area, first confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Always check Mansfield Council's licensing pages for the latest designations. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 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. Keep an evidence pack for every Mansfield Council tenancy: a current gas safety record where there is gas, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and the 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 Mansfield Council before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.