Landlord licensing in Mid Sussex 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. Always check the council's licensing pages for full details.

Additional licensing

Mid Sussex Council has not implemented any additional licensing schemes for smaller HMOs at present. Designations run for up to five years, so always check the council's official licensing page for the most current information.

Selective licensing

Mid Sussex Council has not implemented any selective licensing schemes covering all private rented homes in designated areas. Always check the council's official licensing page for the most current information, as designations can change.

Typical fees

Fees for mandatory HMO licences are set by Mid Sussex Council. Check the council's official licensing page for the current fee structure and payment details.

Towns covered

Mid Sussex

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Mid Sussex Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger properties. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs, and selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area. Check the current designations on the council's website before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commencing 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic tenancies, ends section 21 no-fault evictions and introduces a national landlord database and ombudsman. Ensure you have 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 all required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website