HMO licensing in Coventry

Which licences a rented house needs in Coventry, and where. England. Checked 7 September 2026.

Coventry runs additional licensing on top of mandatory licensing.

Mandatory HMO licence: 5 or more people forming 2 or more households sharing facilities.

Additional licensing

Extends HMO licensing to smaller HMOs (typically 3 or 4 people) in a designated area.

StatusIn forceWherewhole districtDesignated4 May 2025Ends3 May 2030

Designation made 7 October 2024, in force citywide from 4 May 2025 to 3 May 2030 (or earlier if revoked); covers 3 to 4 occupier HMOs and section 257 HMOs

Selective licensing

Every privately rented home in a designated area needs a licence, HMO or not.

None found

Property licensing page states: Selective Licensing is not progressed at this time

Council HMO page · Council Article 4 page · HMO Article 4 in Coventry

Check an exact postcode for Article 4

Is a postcode inside an HMO Article 4 area?

See this on every listing.Kerbio puts the Article 4 answer, licensing, the council's HMO register and sold prices on the Rightmove, Zoopla or OnTheMarket page itself. Free for 7 days, then £39 a month.

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Sources: Coventry council, gov.uk HMO licensing. Schemes change; confirm with the council before you offer.