Clackmannanshire: landlord licensing
Clackmannanshire cannot run a selective or additional licensing scheme: those powers come from the Housing Act 2004, which extends to England and Wales only. Here is what applies instead.
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HMO licensing in Scotland
Scottish councils cannot run selective or additional licensing, but HMO licensing is stricter here than in England. A property in Clackmannanshire needs an HMO licence where 3 or more people from 3 or more households share it, under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006, not the 5 people in 2 households that applies in England. Every landlord must also be registered with the council.
Penalties for operating unlicensed
- Fine of up to £50,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO.
- The council can refuse or revoke landlord registration, which stops you letting lawfully.
- Letting while unregistered can lead to a rent penalty notice.
Notes
No council in Scotland can run selective or additional licensing, because the Housing Act 2004 does not extend to Scotland. Instead every landlord must register with the council, and an HMO housing three or more people from three or more households needs an HMO licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a landlord licence in Clackmannanshire?
Clackmannanshire cannot operate a selective or additional licensing scheme, because the Housing Act 2004 that creates those powers extends to England and Wales only. Instead, every landlord must register with the council, and an HMO housing 3 or more people from 3 or more households needs an HMO licence under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006.
What is the penalty for an unlicensed property in Clackmannanshire?
Letting an unregistered property, or operating an unlicensed HMO, can lead to a fine of up to £50,000, and the council can refuse or revoke registration.
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🏛️ Government-backed data: built from official local authority licensing designations, ONS council boundaries and UK housing legislation (Housing Act 2004), verified as of July 2026. PRSCheck is an information service, not legal advice. Many schemes are designated at street or part-ward level; the paid report confirms the exact boundary and official source for your address. Browse all councils.