Landlord licensing in Warwick 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.

Typical fees

Varies by licence type and designation. Refer to Warwick District Council's licensing pages for current fees.

Towns covered

Warwick

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Warwick Council area, 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 facilities. 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. Check current designations, fees, and boundaries on the council's own licensing pages, as these can change regularly. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces periodic assured tenancies for new agreements and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. All landlords must comply with a national landlord database and ombudsman. Keep an evidence pack for every Warwick Council tenancy, including gas safety records, EICRs, EPCs, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection, and prescribed documents.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website