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Property Licensing Guide for Mansfield
Mansfield currently operates selective licensing in 8 wards; mandatory HMO licensing applies everywhere. Last checked: 20 October 2026.
This free guide will provide you with the key details regarding what licensing requirements are necessary in this area and how to apply for a licence.
New to this? Read our overview: What is selective licensing?
Mansfield is in the East Midlands registration window for the PRS database, which opens on 15 February 2027: see PRS database registration in the East Midlands.
Mansfield Property Licensing Schemes
To check whether a Mansfield property needs a licence, use the checker below. Questions about selective licensing go to the council’s Private Sector Housing team at selectivelicensing@mansfield.gov.uk or 01623 463212.
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Mandatory licensing in Mansfield
Mandatory HMO licensing applies across Mansfield (and all of England) to larger HMOs. These are properties occupied by five or more people forming more than one household, including:
- Shared houses and flats occupied by students and young professionals.
- Properties converted into bedsits with some shared facilities.
- Properties converted into a mix of self-contained and non-self-contained accommodation.
Do I need an additional property licence in Mansfield?
Additional licensing requires smaller HMOs in a designated area to be licensed. That means a privately rented property with three or more people forming more than one household.
Mansfield does not currently operate an additional HMO licensing scheme; larger HMOs are covered by the national mandatory HMO scheme.
Do I need a selective licence in Mansfield?
Selective licensing requires almost all privately rented properties in a designated area to be licensed, regardless of the number of occupants.
Mansfield operates selective licensing. The current designation is set out below.
Selective licensing: 13 September 2025 to 12 September 2030, covering Bancroft, Central, Eakring, Market Warsop, Meden, Rock Hill, Wainwright and West Bank.
Mandatory HMO licensing: in force since 2006 for HMOs of five or more people forming more than one household.
How do I apply for a licence?
You can apply for a licence via Mansfield Council’s website here. Or let Kamma’s expert team process the application for you.
How much does a licence cost?
Licence fees
| Licence | Fee |
|---|---|
| Selective licence | £800 per property |
| Mandatory HMO licence | £850 (New application (up to 6 bedrooms)) |
Fees as published by the council, verified 20 July 2026; subject to change. See the council’s fee page for full schedules, payment stages and discounts.
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Mansfield Property Licensing FAQs
What licensing schemes does Mansfield operate?
Mansfield District Council operates selective licensing on designated streets from 13 September 2025 to 12 September 2030. The national mandatory HMO scheme applies across Mansfield. The council does not run an additional HMO scheme.
Do all properties in Mansfield need a licence?
No. Selective licensing in Mansfield applies only to the designated streets. Elsewhere in Mansfield, mandatory HMO licensing applies to HMOs with five or more occupants forming more than one household.
What if my property doesn't have a licence?
Letting a property in Mansfield without a required licence can bring a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per property for offences on or after 1 May 2026. The landlord also risks a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. A letting agent who manages the property or collects the rent commits the offence too and can be fined separately.
Can letting agents apply on behalf of landlords?
Yes. Letting agents can apply for property licences on behalf of landlords in Mansfield, and many manage the full process. Selective licence applications go through the council’s online portal at online.mansfield.gov.uk.
How do I apply for a Mansfield property licence?
Apply to Mansfield District Council. The selective licence fee is £800 per property (£500 application, £300 issue), or £700 for accredited landlords. See the selective licensing pages. Kamma can also prepare the application for you.
Why did Mansfield introduce selective licensing?
Mansfield District Council designated streets for selective licensing on 12 March 2025, and the scheme has applied since 13 September 2025. Selective licensing is used to improve housing conditions and tackle anti-social behaviour in the private rented sector.
Why did Mansfield introduce additional licensing?
Mansfield District Council does not operate an additional HMO licensing scheme. Only the national mandatory HMO scheme applies, to HMOs with five or more occupants.
What are the conditions to obtain an HMO licence in Mansfield?
Mansfield District Council sets standard HMO licence conditions covering fire safety, amenities, room sizes and management. They are published as the standard HMO conditions.
About Mansfield
Mansfield District Council designated streets for selective licensing on 12 March 2025. The scheme has applied since 13 September 2025 and runs to 12 September 2030. The council estimates it covers about 1,200 properties and says it will use data and intelligence to identify landlords operating without a licence.
Licensing Enforcement in Mansfield
Mansfield Council says it carries out proactive investigations to find landlords operating without a licence. Letting a property without the required licence risks prosecution and civil penalties of up to £40,000 per property. The landlord can also face a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. Where a letting agent manages the property or collects the rent, the agent commits the offence too and can be fined in its own right.
