Verified · 27 August 2026
South Tyneside: 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 South Tyneside, verified on 27 August 2026. Check any postcode free in 10 seconds with the licence checker.
Mandatory HMO licensing in South Tyneside
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 South Tyneside, the standard licence fee is around £1079. Letting a licensable HMO without a licence risks a civil penalty of up to £30,000 or an unlimited fine.
Additional licensing in South Tyneside
South Tyneside currently has no additional licensing scheme on record. Only the national mandatory HMO rules apply to shared houses. Councils can designate new schemes after consultation, so this can change.
Selective licensing in South Tyneside
South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside
A proposed selective licensing scheme for the wards of Beacon and Bents, Simonside and Rekendyke, and Westoe was under a 10-week public consultation that began in January (likely 2026). If approved, the proposed fee is approximately £550 per property for a five-year licence. As of 27/08/2026, the scheme is not yet in force.
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. Possession runs through Section 8 since May 2026, and being unlicensed badly weakens a claim while unlicensed. “I didn’t know” is not a defence.
How fresh is this page?
This page was last verified on 27 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. South Oxfordshire · South Ribble · South Staffordshire · Southampton · Southend-on-Sea · Southwark · or browse all councils A to Z.
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Check what your properties needFAQ
Do I need an HMO licence in South Tyneside?
Any HMO with 5+ occupants forming 2+ households needs a mandatory licence. South Tyneside has no additional licensing scheme on record, so smaller HMOs do not currently need a local licence.
Does South Tyneside have selective licensing?
No selective licensing scheme is on record for South Tyneside today, so single lets do not need a local licence. This can change after council consultation.
How much is an HMO licence in South Tyneside?
The standard mandatory HMO licence fee in South Tyneside is around £1079. 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 27 August 2026, and we keep it current as schemes and fees change. Landlords on SUCASA get alerted the moment rules change.