Borough Council

HMO Licensing in Bedford

619 licensed HMOs
£598 typical licence cost
MandatoryAdditionalSelective

Verify licence requirements and access official application links for Bedford Borough Council in East of England. Typical licence cost: £598.

Bedford council website

Bedford

Council website

Overview of HMO Licensing in Bedford

Bedford is a local authority in East of England. HMO licensing here follows national mandatory rules for 5+ person properties.

Published licence fees for Bedford start from 598 (confirm current fees on the council website before applying).

Use the links below to apply for a licence, check for a public register, or find planning information.

HMO Licensing Data & Statistics for Bedford

Statistical summary surrounding HMOs of Bedford

619

Registered HMOs

Total number from public register(s)

N/A

Latest HMO Register

Public HMO Register Update

£598

Mandatory Licence Cost

Unitary, Local, District or Metropolitan

5 years

Mandatory Licence Length

From date of issue

N/A

Median Units

Average number of units per HMO

N/A

Median Occupants

Average number of occupants per HMO

N/A

Max Number Units

Largest HMO in the borough

N/A

Self Contained Ratio

Self contained units to non self contained

HMO Licensing in Bedford

Licence schemes operated

Councils may operate Mandatory (required by law for 5+ people), Additional, and/or Selective HMO licensing.

SchemeDescriptionThis council
Mandatory5+ people, 2+ householdsYes (required by law)
AdditionalExtends to smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people)No
SelectiveApplies to all privately rented properties in an areaNo

Additional/Selective derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.

HMO Licence Register — Bedford

Searchable list of licensed HMOs in Bedford. Data from the council's public register. View the official Bedford HMO register

AddressLicence NoUnits
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Contact & Location

Address

Bedford

Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AP

East of England, England

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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Bedford

What are the HMO licence requirements in Bedford?
Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ people forming 2+ households sharing facilities. Always confirm current requirements with the council.
Does Bedford have additional or selective licensing?
Bedford enforces mandatory HMO licensing. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced—confirm with the council for the latest information.
How many licensed HMOs are there in Bedford?
HMO register data may not be publicly available for Bedford. Contact the council directly for register information.

Licence schemes

MandatoryYes
AdditionalNo
SelectiveNo