Landlord licensing in Mid Suffolk Council

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

Mid Suffolk Council does not currently operate an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years and can be ward- or street-specific, so check the position for the exact address if this changes.

Selective licensing

Mid Suffolk Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets, so check for any new designations before you advertise.

Towns covered

Mid Suffolk

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Mid Suffolk Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing covers properties let to five or more people from two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs, with designations running for up to five years and being ward- or street-specific. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Always check current designations and fees on the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy, as boundaries change. Keep an evidence pack for every 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 with prescribed information, a copy of the How to Rent guide, and all new required terms contained in the tenancy agreement served before tenancy commencement.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website