HMO licensing in York

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

York 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: Clifton, Fishergate, Fulford and Heslington, Guildhall, Heworth, Hull Road, Micklegate, Osbaldwick and Derwent wardsDesignated1 April 2023

Area designated 17 August 2022 after two consultations; in force 1 April 2023 for HMOs occupied by 3 or 4 people forming more than one household in 8 wards; end date not stated on page.

Selective licensing

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

None found

HMOLicensing page states the council operates two HMO licensing schemes (mandatory and additional); selective licensing not mentioned.

Council HMO page · Council Article 4 page · HMO Article 4 in York

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