Landlord licensing in Three Rivers Council
East of England · England
Licensing at a glance
- HMO licensing
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with five or more occupiers forming two or more households who share facilities. There are no current additional licensing schemes in operation for smaller HMOs in Three Rivers.
- Additional licensing
- Three Rivers Council currently has no additional licensing schemes in place. Check the council's website for any future scheme designations.
- Selective licensing
- Three Rivers Council currently has no selective licensing schemes in place. Check the council's website for any future scheme designations.
- Typical fees
- Mandatory HMO licence fees are £1210 for a new application and £990 for a renewal. Fees are payable in two instalments. There are no fees for additional or selective licences as no schemes are currently running.
- Towns covered
- Three Rivers
What this means for you
If you let a property in the Three Rivers Council area, the first job is to 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, and selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Designations run for up to five years and can be ward or street-specific, so confirm the position for the exact address on the council's website. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. Landlords must also register with the national landlord database from 2026. Keep evidence of a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and deposit protection with prescribed information. Ensure all required prescribed documents are 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 Three Rivers Council before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.