Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Market Harborough we start by measuring every room and checking Harborough District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We cover LE16 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Market Harborough as anywhere else in Leicestershire.
HMO rules in Harborough District Council
| Rule | Harborough District Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Harborough District Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Harborough District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO compliance audits for Market Harborough landlords
An audit of an HMO in Market Harborough checks the house the way a licensing officer would: room sizes, fire safety, amenities, certificates and paperwork. You get a written, prioritised fix list, so you know what needs doing before an inspection, renewal or purchase.
Councils across Leicestershire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Market Harborough check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.
- Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
- Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
- Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
- Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
- Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed