HMO compliance audits in Northamptonshire

Across Northamptonshire, our HMO compliance audit service follows the same approach: measured survey, council rules checked for the address, fixed written quote.

We cover Northamptonshire from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham, with surveys arranged across the county.

Covering Northamptonshire and nearby Northamptonshire towns

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We plan each HMO compliance audit job in Northamptonshire around the local council's amenity standards, which set out kitchen, bathroom and room-size requirements for shared houses.

Licensing and planning for HMOs in Northamptonshire is handled by the district, borough, city or unitary councils, not one county-wide body. That's why the same house can need different paperwork depending on which side of a council boundary it sits.

HMO rules across Northamptonshire's councils

Council	Additional licensing	Selective licensing	Article 4 (small HMOs)
North Northamptonshire Council	None found	None found	In part of the area Kingswood ward in Corby only, since 24 April 2024
West Northamptonshire Council	In part of the area Parts of Northampton and Daventry, 24 February 2025 to 23 February 2030	None found	In part of the area The whole former Northampton borough, plus the Boughton Rise development

Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.

Councils in Northamptonshire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: North Northamptonshire Council, West Northamptonshire Council. Additional licensing applies in all or part of: West Northamptonshire Council.

Our HMO compliance audit service in Northamptonshire

An audit of an HMO in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Northamptonshire 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
Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed

Towns we cover in Northamptonshire

Questions about HMO compliance audit in Northamptonshire

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

Do HMOs in Northamptonshire need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Northamptonshire?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Northamptonshire needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

What documents does the local council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check the local council's current list for your application.