HMO Licensing in Amber Valley
Browse all 8 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Amber Valley Borough Council in East Midlands. Typical licence cost: £520.
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Amber Valley
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Amber Valley?
Amber Valley Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Amber Valley currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
8 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £520.
Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Amber Valley Borough Council 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
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 8 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £520 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,119 (£599 + £520 council).
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| 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 Amber Valley?
Search licensed properties in Amber Valley from the council's public register. The council has not published a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (4 of 14)
Property search
8 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 113 Mansfield, Road | 5@DE557JPr6 | — |
| 14 Wheatley, Ave,, Somercotes | 5 5 | — |
| 47 Ivy Grove | 5@DE53HNr5 | — |
| 5 Cressy Road | 8 6 | — |
| 57 Windmill, Rise,, Somercotes | 5 | — |
| 79 Park street | 5@DE53ESr7 | — |
| DE5 3HN | — | — |
| Westgate,, Central Road,, Alfreton,, Derbyshire | 9 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Amber Valley
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Amber Valley?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — 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 Amber Valley have additional or selective licensing?
- Amber Valley 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 Amber Valley?
- 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 Amber Valley?
- Applications are made directly to Amber Valley, 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 Amber Valley about HMO licensing?
Office address
Amber Valley
Town Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, DE5 3BT
East Midlands, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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