HMO licence applications in Uppingham

For landlords in Uppingham, our HMO licence application service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

Every job in Uppingham starts with a measured survey and a check of Rutland County Council's current HMO rules.

Free survey and fixed written quote

Covering Uppingham and nearby Rutland towns

Designed around Rutland County Council's HMO standards

Ask about a house in Uppingham

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

HMO projects in Uppingham are shaped by the rules of Rutland County Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

HMO rules in Rutland County Council

Rule	Rutland County 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 Rutland County 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 Rutland County Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Our HMO licence application service in Uppingham

Licensing rules for shared houses in Uppingham depend on the exact address. Mandatory licensing applies to every HMO with 5 or more occupiers, but additional or selective schemes can bring smaller houses into licensing too. We check which applies before preparing anything, so the application matches the scheme.

For landlords in Uppingham and across Rutland, we prepare the floor plan, collect the certificates and complete the council's form. We follow the application through to a decision, help with any draft conditions and keep a note of the renewal date.

Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address

HMO licence applications near Uppingham

Oakham 5.5 miles
Corby 6.5 miles
Stamford 10.9 miles
Market Harborough 11.3 miles
Kettering 13.1 miles
Melton Mowbray 14.1 miles

Questions about HMO licence application in Uppingham

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Uppingham?

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 Uppingham needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

Do HMOs in Uppingham 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.

Who issues HMO licences in Uppingham?

Rutland County Council is the licensing authority for Uppingham. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.