HMO Licensing in Chesterfield
Browse all 53 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Chesterfield Borough Council in East Midlands. Typical licence cost: £400.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Chesterfield currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
53 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £400.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people across licensed properties in Chesterfield.
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 Chesterfield 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 · Last reviewed 1 Apr 2121
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 53 |
| Latest licence issued | Apr 2121 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £400 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 20 |
Typical all-in cost: £999 (£599 + £400 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 Chesterfield?
Search licensed properties in Chesterfield from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Apr 2121. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (7 of 14)
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53 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Gladstone Road, Chesterfield | 111 | 10 |
| 1 Highfield Terrace, Chesterfield | 71 | 5 |
| 1 New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield | 103 | 6 |
| 1 Rodsley Close, Holme Hall | 109 | 6 |
| 121 Handley Road, Chesterfield | 115 | 7 |
| 137 Manor Road, Chesterfield RE- LICENCE | 101 | 5 |
| 16 Albion Road, Chesterfield | 75 | 6 |
| 18 Queen Street, Chesterfield | 80 | 8 |
| 19 Compton Street Chesterfield RE-LICENCE | 105 | 5 |
| 2 Jawbones Hill, Derby Road, Chesterfield | 70 | 6 |
| 2 St Augustines Road, Chesterfield | 59 | 5 |
| 20 Albion Road, Chesterfield | 63 | 7 |
| 20 Crown Road, Chesterfield | 74 | 6 |
| 20 Springbank Road, Chesterfield | 78 | 5 |
| 21 Avondale Road, Chesterfield | 92 | 6 |
| 21 Compton street, Chesterfield | 106 | 6 |
| 22 Cross Street, Chesterfield | 82 | 6 |
| 22 Shirland Street, Chesterfield | 67 | 6 |
| 24 Hartington Road, Spital, Chesterfield | 76 | 5 |
| 26 Alexandra Road West, Chesterfield | 91 | 6 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Chesterfield
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Chesterfield?
- 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 Chesterfield have additional or selective licensing?
- Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield?
- 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 Chesterfield?
- Applications are made directly to Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield about HMO licensing?
Office address
Chesterfield
85 New Square, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1AH
East Midlands, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other East Midlands authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.