Verified · 1 August 2026
Arun: landlord licensing, explained and verified
Every English council sets its own additional and selective licensing on top of the national HMO rules. This is the current position in Arun, verified on 1 August 2026. Check any postcode free in 10 seconds with the licence checker.
Mandatory HMO licensing in Arun
The national rule applies everywhere in England: a house in multiple occupation with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more households must be licensed. In Arun, the standard licence fee is around £2387. Letting a licensable HMO without a licence risks a civil penalty of up to £30,000 or an unlimited fine.
Additional licensing in Arun
Arun runs additional HMO licensing, which extends licensing to smaller HMOs. The scheme runs 01/02/2025 to 31/01/2030, applies from 3+ occupants, fee from £2347. Area: River Ward, Littlehampton; Hotham Ward, Bognor Regis; Marine Ward, Bognor Regis. If you let a shared house here below the mandatory threshold, check whether it falls inside the designation.
Selective licensing in Arun
Arun currently has no selective licensing scheme on record, so non-HMO rentals do not need a local licence today. Schemes are designated for 5 years at a time and new consultations appear regularly.
Upcoming licensing changes in Arun
An Additional HMO Licensing scheme was formally designated on 01/11/2024. Online applications for the scheme will open on 17/12/2024. The scheme will commence on 01/02/2025 and cease to have effect on 31/01/2030. A full HMO non-compliance penalty schedule will commence on 01/05/2025.
What getting it wrong costs
Letting an unlicensed property that needed a licence carries civil penalties of up to £30,000 per property (up to £40,000 for some offences under the Renters’ Rights Act), rent repayment orders of up to 24 months of rent, and you cannot serve a valid Section 21 notice while unlicensed. “I didn’t know” is not a defence.
How fresh is this page?
This page was last verified on 1 August 2026, and we keep it current as schemes and fees change. Rules and fees change (most councils revise fees each April), so always confirm with the council directly before applying.
Licensing in other councils
Every English council sets its own schemes. Adur · Amber Valley · Ashfield · Ashford · Babergh · or browse all councils A to Z.
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Check what your properties needFAQ
Do I need an HMO licence in Arun?
Any HMO with 5+ occupants forming 2+ households needs a mandatory licence. Arun also runs additional licensing, so smaller HMOs (from 3+ occupants) may need one too.
Does Arun have selective licensing?
No selective licensing scheme is on record for Arun today, so single lets do not need a local licence. This can change after council consultation.
How much is an HMO licence in Arun?
The standard mandatory HMO licence fee in Arun is around £2387. Fees are often multi-part or per-bedroom and usually change each April, so confirm on the council page before applying.
How is this information kept up to date?
This data was last verified on 1 August 2026, and we keep it current as schemes and fees change. Landlords on SUCASA get alerted the moment rules change.