HMO Licensing in Cardiff
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Cardiff?
Cardiff requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Cardiff currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
3,713 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Licences are typically issued for up to five years in Wales, but always confirm the current duration and renewal process with the council.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Cardiff HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 28 Apr 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 3,713 |
| Latest licence issued | Apr 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | — |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Cardiff?
Search licensed properties in Cardiff from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Apr 2026. The council does not publish a register update date.
Fields published by the council (6 of 14)
Property search
3,713 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Angus Street, Roath, Cardiff | 528733 | — |
| 1 Brithdir Street, Cathays, Cardiff | 524296 | — |
| 1 Bruce Street, Cathays, Cardiff | 534695 | — |
| 1 Catherine Street, Cathays, Cardiff | 567016 | — |
| 1 Claude Place, Roath, Cardiff | 526657 | — |
| 1 Colum Place, Cathays, Cardiff | 569623 | — |
| 1 Colum Road, Cathays, Cardiff | 526508 | — |
| 1 Cranbrook Street, Cathays, Cardiff | 516635 | — |
| 1 Crofts Street, Roath, Cardiff | 528139 | — |
| 1 Crwys Road, Roath, Cardiff | 522105 | — |
| 1 Daniel Street, Cathays, Cardiff | 566654 | — |
| 1 Despenser Gardens, Riverside, Cardiff | 575233 | — |
| 1 Dogfield Street, Cathays, Cardiff | 525911 | — |
| 1 Fitzroy Street, Cathays, Cardiff | 516500 | — |
| 1 Flora Street, Cathays, Cardiff | 589214 | — |
| 1 Gelligaer Street, Cathays, Cardiff | 526801 | — |
| 1 Gordon Road, Roath, Cardiff | 530284 | — |
| 1 Harriet Street, Cathays, Cardiff | 530678 | — |
| 1 Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff | 529800 | — |
| 1 Kincraig Street, Roath, Cardiff | 525709 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Cardiff
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Cardiff?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for Wales — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
- Does Cardiff have additional or selective licensing?
- Cardiff is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Cardiff?
- Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in Cardiff?
- Applications are made directly to Cardiff, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.
How do I contact Cardiff about HMO licensing?
Office address
Cardiff
County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW
Wales
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other Wales authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.