Landlord licensing in North Yorkshire 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

Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years and are ward- or street-specific, so confirm the position for the exact address.

Selective licensing

Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the current designations before you advertise.

Towns covered

North Yorkshire

What this means for you

If you let a property in the North Yorkshire Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing covers properties let to five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs, with designations lasting up to five years and often 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 the council's current designations before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025, with main provisions starting in 2026, replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. Landlords and agents should maintain an evidence pack for each tenancy including a gas safety record, EICR, EPC, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection, and prescribed information.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website