What are the HMO licence requirements in West Northamptonshire?

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 West Northamptonshire have additional or selective licensing?

West Northamptonshire 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.

How do I apply for an HMO licence in West Northamptonshire?

Applications are made directly to West Northamptonshire, 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.

HMO Licensing in West Northamptonshire

1,102 licensed HMOs

£? typical fee

MandatoryAdditionalSelective

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What are the HMO licensing requirements in West Northamptonshire?

West Northamptonshire requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. West Northamptonshire currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.

1,102 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.

Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 5.0 people across licensed properties in West Northamptonshire.

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 West Northamptonshire HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 19 Aug 2030

Licensed HMO Statistics

Metric	Value	Context
Registered HMOs	1,102	Imported register
Latest licence issued	Aug 2030	Most recent issue date in register
Mandatory licence cost	Pending results	Awaiting council fee data
Mandatory licence length	5 years	From issue
Median occupants	5.0	Typical occupancy
Largest recorded HMO	28	Max occupants

Licence schemes

Scheme	Description	This council
Mandatory	5+ people, 2+ households	Required by law
Additional	Smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people)	No
Selective	All private rentals in an area	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 West Northamptonshire?

Search licensed properties in West Northamptonshire from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Aug 2030. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register

Fields published by the council (8 of 14)

AddressPostcodeLicence typeLicence noMax occupantsIssue dateExpiry dateLicencee name

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1,102 licensed HMOs in the register

Address	Postcode	Licence No	Expiry	Units
1 Aberdeen Terrace, Northampton	NN5 7AD	WK/202311836	25 Jan 2029	7
1 Agnes Road, Semilong, Northampton	NN2 6EU	WK/202407097	1 Jul 2029	5
1 Austin Street, Northampton	NN1 3EY	WK/202318176	12 Oct 2028	8
1 Cissbury Road, Northampton	NN4 8TH	WK/202106304	29 Jul 2026	5
1 Denmark Road Northampton	NN1 5QR	WK/202310064	5 Aug 2028	6
1 Flying Dutchman Way, Daventry	NN11 9AD	WK/202401815	4 Feb 2029	8
1 Hazelwood Road Northampton	NN1 1LG	WK/202311847	21 Sep 2028	6
1 Manfield Road, Northampton	NN1 4NW	WK/202411854	10 Sep 2029	10
1 Military Road, Northampton	NN1 3ET	WK/202301647	13 Mar 2029	6
1 Moat Place, Northampton	NN1 2SA	WK/202107673	22 Jul 2026	4
1 Old Quarry Court, Northampton	NN3 8HN	WK/202306624	17 Aug 2028	5
1 Osborne Road, Northampton	NN2 6NU	WK/202513889	6 Oct 2030	5
1 Pilton Close, Northampton	NN3 9EZ	WK/202304075	15 Apr 2029	5
1 Richmond Terrace, Northampton	NN5 5DP	WK/202404501	1 Jun 2029	3
1 Smith's Court, Northampton	NN4 8GH	WK/202200337	20 Feb 2027	6
1 St Giles Terrace, Northampton	NN1 2BN	WK/202316796	16 Jul 2029	6
1 Victoria Gardens Northampton	NN1 1HJ	WK/202400255	6 Jan 2029	5
1 Victoria Promenade, Northampton	NN1 1HH	WK/202105085	23 Jun 2026	6
10 Abington Avenue Northampton	NN1 4PA	WK/202110774	17 Nov 2026	5
10 Alder Court, Northampton	NN3 8UQ	WK/202108999	13 Apr 2028	5

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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in West Northamptonshire

What are the HMO licence requirements in West Northamptonshire?: 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 West Northamptonshire have additional or selective licensing?: West Northamptonshire 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 West Northamptonshire?: 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 West Northamptonshire?: Applications are made directly to West Northamptonshire, 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 West Northamptonshire about HMO licensing?

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West Northamptonshire

West Northamptonshire Council, One Angel Square, Angel Street, Northampton, NN1 1ED

East Midlands, England

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