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HMO licensing in Middlesbrough

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

Middlesbrough runs selective 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.

None found

Council HMO page: an HMO with 4 or fewer people does not need a licence. No additional scheme.

Selective licensing

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

StatusIn forceWherepart of Newport ward (Newport 1 and Newport 2 areas, street list on council page)Designated1 March 2023

Newport 2 designation March 2023, Newport 1 designation April 2024 (public notices on council page); 5-year terms, end dates not stated on page. Small HMOs of 3 or 4 in the area need a selective licence.

Council HMO page · HMO Article 4 in Middlesbrough

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