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HMO licensing in West Northamptonshire

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

West Northamptonshire 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 forceWherenamed areas: designated areas of Northampton and Daventry (the 2020 to 2025 scheme area plus additional areas; map PDF 'Additional Licensing Area 2025 to 2030' on council page)Designated24 February 2025

Scheme started 24 February 2025 for 5 years (page says to 2030, exact end date not stated); covers HMOs with 3 or more occupants forming 2 or more households and certain section 257 buildings in the designated area.

Selective licensing

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

None found

Types of HMO licences page lists mandatory and additional licensing only; no selective scheme described.

Council HMO page · HMO Article 4 in West Northamptonshire

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