HMO licence applications in Nuneaton

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

Every job in Nuneaton starts with a measured survey and a check of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's current HMO rules.

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Landlords in Nuneaton deal with Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Nuneaton isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

HMO rules in Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

Rule	Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough 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 against Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO licence applications in Nuneaton: what we do

Licensing rules for shared houses in Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton and across Warwickshire, 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.

Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Council application form completed and checked
Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared

HMO licence applications near Nuneaton

Bedworth 3.1 miles
Hinckley 3.9 miles
Atherstone 5 miles
Foleshill 5.8 miles
Earlsdon 8.1 miles
Allesley 8.1 miles

Questions about HMO licence application in Nuneaton

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Nuneaton?

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 Nuneaton needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Who issues HMO licences in Nuneaton?

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is the licensing authority for Nuneaton. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

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 I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Nuneaton?

Only if Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.