Gateshead landlord licensing
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For landlords in Gateshead, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Phase 1 (8 LSOAs: Bensham/Avenues/Beacon Lough East/Birtley/Chopwell); Phase 2 (8 LSOAs: Felling/Derwentwater/Swalwell/Kelvin Grove/Sunderland Road/Shipcote), starting 1 June 2025 / 1 October 2025; additional HMO licensing covering All additional HMOs (3-4 people) in both phase areas (16 LSOAs), starting 1 June 2025. Mandatory HMO licensing also applies, as it does across England.
| Selective licensing | |
|---|---|
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | Phase 1 (8 LSOAs: Bensham/Avenues/Beacon Lough East/Birtley/Chopwell); Phase 2 (8 LSOAs: Felling/Derwentwater/Swalwell/Kelvin Grove/Sunderland Road/Shipcote) |
| Start | 1 June 2025 / 1 October 2025 |
| End | 31 May 2030 / 30 September 2030 |
| Additional HMO licensing | |
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | All additional HMOs (3-4 people) in both phase areas (16 LSOAs) |
| Start | 1 June 2025 |
| End | 31 May 2030 |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Check with the council |
| Fees as stated by the official source | Check with the council |
| Official source | https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31462/Designation-of-selective-and-additional-houses-in-multiple-occupation-HMO-licensing |
| Last checked | 12 October 2026 |
What this means for landlords
If your property is in the selective licensing area, you need a licence for each rented home there, not just for HMOs. The scheme runs until 31 May 2030 / 30 September 2030.
Smaller HMOs that fall below the mandatory threshold may still need a licence under the additional scheme. It runs until 31 May 2030.
Fees: check with the council.
Gateshead licensing FAQs
Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Gateshead?
For landlords in Gateshead, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Phase 1 (8 LSOAs: Bensham/Avenues/Beacon Lough East/Birtley/Chopwell); Phase 2 (8 LSOAs: Felling/Derwentwater/Swalwell/Kelvin Grove/Sunderland Road/Shipcote), starting 1 June 2025 / 1 October 2025; additional HMO licensing covering All additional HMOs (3-4 people) in both phase areas (16 LSOAs), starting 1 June 2025.
How much is a landlord licence in Gateshead?
We couldn't confirm the fees from an official source, so check with the council.
When does the licensing scheme in Gateshead end?
Per the official source, selective licensing runs until 31 May 2030 / 30 September 2030 and additional licensing runs until 31 May 2030.
When was this page last checked?
We last checked the official source on 12 October 2026. Schemes change, so confirm with the council before you apply.
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