Shared houses in Kettering need to satisfy North Northamptonshire Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.
HMO rules in North Northamptonshire Council
| Rule | North Northamptonshire Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found |
| Selective licensing | None found |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | In part of the area Kingswood ward in Corby only, since 24 April 2024 |
Checked October 2026 against North Northamptonshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
North Northamptonshire Council's Article 4 direction covers Kingswood ward in Corby only, not Kettering, so changing a family house here into a small HMO is usually permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in North Northamptonshire Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
Our HMO safety certificate service in Kettering
Landlords in Kettering need the same core certificates as anywhere in England: an annual gas safety record, an EICR at least every 5 years and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Licence conditions often add fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing to the list.
We arrange checks for HMOs in Kettering and across Northamptonshire, book them before they fall due and keep every date in a compliance diary. Where a report needs remedial work, we quote for it straight away so deadlines are met.
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
- Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
- Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
- EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
- Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Kettering
- Wellingborough 6.7 miles
- Corby 6.9 miles
- Rushden 9.2 miles
- Market Harborough 9.9 miles
- Northampton 12.2 miles
- Uppingham 13.1 miles