Great Yarmouth landlord licensing

Published 12 October 2026 · Updated 12 October 2026

For landlords in Great Yarmouth, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Specified wards/streets, starting 1 April 2026. Mandatory HMO licensing also applies, as it does across England.

Selective licensing
Status	yes
Area / wards	Specified wards/streets
Start	1 April 2026
End	31 March 2031
Additional HMO licensing
Status	Check with the council
Area / wards	Check with the council
Start	Check with the council
End	Check with the council
Mandatory HMO licensing	Check with the council
Fees as stated by the official source	Check with the council
Official source	https://gybc1-prd.gosshosted.com/article/11085/Selective-Licensing-Scheme
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 March 2031.

Fees: check with the council.

Great Yarmouth licensing FAQs

Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Great Yarmouth?

For landlords in Great Yarmouth, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Specified wards/streets, starting 1 April 2026.

How much is a landlord licence in Great Yarmouth?

We couldn't confirm the fees from an official source, so check with the council.

When does the licensing scheme in Great Yarmouth end?

Per the official source, selective licensing runs until 31 March 2031.

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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General information, not legal advice. Licensing schemes change, so confirm with the council before you let or apply.